Question 1

Does Seres sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Seres has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 93 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Seres, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 93 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Seres?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Seres's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Seres has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	0	1	—
2022	4	4	0	319
2020	5	4	1	222
2019	10	10	0	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Thermal Applications Engineer A-23086-19044	$135,000	Milpitas, CA	Mar 28, 2023	Mar 7, 2024	345	Withdrawn
Senior Mechanical Powertrain Control Engineer A-22326-62260	$130,000	Milpitas, CA	Nov 23, 2022	Oct 11, 2023	322	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer, Powertrain Control A-22323-60656	$130,000	Milpitas, CA	Nov 21, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	330	Certified-Expired
System Validation Engineer A-22314-55860	$115,000	Milpitas, CA	Nov 21, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	330	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Engineer A-22064-19642	$105,000	Santa Clara, CA	Mar 7, 2022	Dec 16, 2022	284	Certified-Expired
Senior Motor Control Engineer A-20307-15742	$107,000	Santa Clara, CA	Nov 2, 2020	Dec 10, 2020	38	Withdrawn
Mechanical Engineer, Powertrain Control A-20285-09437	$110,000	Santa Clara, CA	Oct 12, 2020	May 14, 2021	214	Certified
Mechanical Engineer A-20257-98881	$84,000	Santa Clara, CA	Sep 14, 2020	Apr 23, 2021	221	Certified
Mechanical Powertrain Control Engineer A-20230-88829	$110,000	Santa Clara, CA	Aug 17, 2020	Mar 29, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Engineer, Drivetrain A-20230-88827	$110,000	Santa Clara, CA	Aug 17, 2020	Mar 29, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Vehicle Packaging Engineer A-19203-34081	$104,000	SANTA CLARA, CA	Jul 22, 2019	Sep 25, 2019	65	Certified
Mechanical Powertrain Control Engineer A-19203-34073	$105,000	SANTA CLARA, CA	Jul 22, 2019	Sep 25, 2019	65	Certified
Senior Interior Designer A-19187-27446	$85,000	Santa Clara, CA	Jul 8, 2019	Sep 18, 2019	72	Certified
Senior Electrical Engineer A-19175-22045	$130,000	Santa Clara, CA	Jun 28, 2019	Aug 13, 2019	46	Certified
Mechanical Systems Release Engineer A-19171-21352	$90,000	Ann Arbor, MI	Jun 24, 2019	Aug 16, 2019	53	Certified
Planning & Control Engineer, Autonomous Driving A-19109-95497	$155,000	SANTA CLARA, CA	Apr 22, 2019	Jun 21, 2019	60	Certified
Creative Designer A-19094-89142	$85,000	SANTA CLARA, CA	Apr 5, 2019	Jun 10, 2019	66	Certified
Principal Crash/Safety Engineer A-19028-66596	$148,782	Santa Clara, CA	Jan 28, 2019	May 2, 2019	94	Certified
Senior Autonomous Driving Engineer A-19018-64184	$155,000	Santa Clara, CA	Jan 18, 2019	Apr 19, 2019	91	Certified
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Drivetrain A-19018-64173	$125,000	Santa Clara, CA	Jan 18, 2019	Apr 19, 2019	91	Certified

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