Question 1

Does SmartBear Software, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SmartBear Software, 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 317 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 SmartBear Software, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 317 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 SmartBear Software, 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 SmartBear Software, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SmartBear Software, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	505
2023	2	2	479
2017	1	1	64
2016	2	2	130

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Project Manager G-100-24022-657540	$115,000	Somerville, MA	Jan 22, 2024	Jun 10, 2025	505	Certified
Software Development Manager G-100-23262-358702	$118,394	Coconut Creek, FL	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Senior Manager of Product Management G-100-23236-293877	$201,656	Somerville, MA	Aug 24, 2023	Nov 25, 2024	459	Certified - Expired
Senior Software Team Lead A-17005-87399	$110,000	Coconut Creek, FL	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Swagger Evangelist A-16323-72739	$137,093	Palo Alto, CA	Dec 2, 2016	Feb 24, 2017	84	Certified-Expired
Product Manager A-16256-51613	$140,275	Somerville, MA	Oct 4, 2016	Mar 28, 2017	175	Certified-Expired

SmartBear Software, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

SmartBear Software, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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