Question 1

Does SiFive sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SiFive has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 372 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 SiFive, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 372 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 SiFive?

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 SiFive's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SiFive has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	3	1	462
2022	2	1	1	372
2017	1	1	0	60

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer II, Software Applications G-100-23270-383945	$141,378	Santa Clara, CA	Sep 26, 2023	Feb 6, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Senior Staff Architect G-100-23269-381423	$184,163	Santa Clara, CA	Sep 26, 2023	Feb 6, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Staff Compiler Engineer A-23145-47965	$132,870	Santa Clara, CA	May 26, 2023	Jun 18, 2024	389	Certified
Senior Engineer A-23028-94385	$165,000	San Mateo, CA	Feb 16, 2023	Dec 5, 2023	292	Withdrawn
Staff SoC Generator Engineer A-22318-57272	$170,000	San Mateo, CA	Nov 30, 2022	Oct 31, 2023	335	Withdrawn
RTL Design Engineer - RISC-V CPU A-22264-25694	$162,000	San Mateo, CA	Oct 12, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	372	Certified-Expired
Engineer A-17117-30578	$130,603	San Francisco, CA	Apr 28, 2017	Jun 27, 2017	60	Certified

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