Question 1

Does Smartek21 sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smartek21 has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 409 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 Smartek21, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 409 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 Smartek21?

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 Smartek21's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Smartek21 has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	485
2023	6	6	421
2017	1	1	62
2016	1	1	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer G-100-24059-756476	$151,466	Kirkland, WA	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 27, 2025	485	Certified
Software Development Engineer G-100-23215-237646	$156,550	Kirkland, WA	Aug 3, 2023	Nov 25, 2024	480	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer A-23004-82342	$137,550	Kirkland, WA	Jan 10, 2023	Feb 26, 2024	412	Certified-Expired
Software Development Lead A-23003-81846	$138,110	Kirkland, WA	Jan 10, 2023	Feb 23, 2024	409	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-23003-81664	$162,510	Kirkland, WA	Jan 10, 2023	Feb 23, 2024	409	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Development Engineer A-22364-81053	$135,479	Kirkland, WA	Jan 10, 2023	Feb 23, 2024	409	Certified-Expired
Software Development Engineer A-22339-67509	$130,954	Kirkland, WA	Jan 10, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	408	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Development Engineer A-17052-05031	$125,000	Kirkland, WA	Feb 22, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	62	Certified
Business Unit Manager A-16336-76345	$132,000	Kirkland, WA	Dec 12, 2016	Mar 7, 2017	85	Certified-Expired

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