Question 1

Does Silver Spring Networks, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Silver Spring Networks, INC. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 Silver Spring Networks, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 Silver Spring Networks, INC.?

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 Silver Spring Networks, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Silver Spring Networks, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	4	4	0	0	67
2016	2	2	0	0	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Front End Developer A-17072-13039	$125,000	San Jose, CA	Mar 17, 2017	May 23, 2017	67	Certified
Senior Firmware Engineer A-17072-12967	$130,000	San Jose, CA	Mar 17, 2017	May 23, 2017	67	Certified
Senior RF Network Engineer A-17069-12361	$100,500	San Jose, CA	Mar 17, 2017	May 19, 2017	63	Certified
Software Engineer A-16344-79403	$125,000	San Jose, CA	Jan 10, 2017	Mar 27, 2017	76	Certified-Expired
Revenue Specialist A-16258-52701	$118,500	San Jose, CA	Nov 14, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	74	Certified-Expired
Electrical Test Engineer A-16279-59355	$116,000	San Jose, CA	Oct 25, 2016	Dec 16, 2016	52	Certified-Expired

Silver Spring Networks, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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