Question 1

Does SK Hynix Memory Solutions INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SK Hynix Memory Solutions INC. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 SK Hynix Memory Solutions INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 SK Hynix Memory Solutions 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 SK Hynix Memory Solutions INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SK Hynix Memory Solutions INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	0	70
2016	5	5	0	0	89

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Staff Engineer (Firmware) A-17101-23724	$143,000	San Jose, CA	Apr 12, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	68	Certified
Senior ASIC Design Engineer A-17101-23403	$118,179	San Jose, CA	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	69	Certified
Senior Engineer (Physical Implementation) A-17019-92944	$110,000	San Jose, CA	Jan 20, 2017	Apr 3, 2017	73	Certified-Expired
Staff Applications Engineer A-16298-64759	$123,000	San Jose, CA	Nov 1, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Staff Engineer (Software Development in Test) A-16298-64626	$116,380	San Jose, CA	Oct 24, 2016	Feb 10, 2017	109	Certified-Expired
Staff Engineer (Software Development in Test) A-16288-62131	$102,000	San Jose, CA	Oct 24, 2016	Jan 5, 2017	73	Certified-Expired
Senior SOC Design Engineer A-16272-57155	$93,678	San Jose, CA	Sep 28, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	104	Certified-Expired
Product Test Engineer A-16228-42614	$90,950	San Jose, CA	Sep 28, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	121	Certified-Expired

SK Hynix Memory Solutions INC. — Green Card PERM Data

SK Hynix Memory Solutions INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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