Question 1

Does SMART Modular Technologies sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMART Modular Technologies has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 103 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 SMART Modular Technologies, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 103 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 SMART Modular Technologies?

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 SMART Modular Technologies's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMART Modular Technologies has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	0	476
2017	2	1	1	140
2016	1	1	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23215-234658	$156,876	Newark, CA	Aug 2, 2023	Nov 20, 2024	476	Certified - Expired
Sr. Staff Hardware Engineer A-17354-24019	N/A	Newark, CA	Dec 20, 2017	May 9, 2018	140	Certified
Sr. Staff Hardware Engineer A-17318-10703	N/A	Newark, CA	Dec 19, 2017	Dec 20, 2017	1	Withdrawn
Principal New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer A-16221-39969	$102,898	Newark, CA	Sep 13, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	66	Certified-Expired

SMART Modular Technologies — Green Card PERM Data

SMART Modular Technologies PERM & Green Card Filings

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