Question 1

Does SoftBank Robotics America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SoftBank Robotics America, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 110 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 SoftBank Robotics America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 110 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 SoftBank Robotics America, 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 SoftBank Robotics America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SoftBank Robotics America, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	2	2	0	0	110
2017	2	2	0	0	113

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Process Analyst A-18331-44877	$70,158	San Franciso, CA	Dec 14, 2018	Apr 12, 2019	119	Certified
Robotics Product Specialist A-18134-75005	N/A	San Francisco, CA	May 18, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	101	Certified
Robotics Sales Engineer A-17290-99558	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Nov 2, 2017	Apr 12, 2018	161	Certified
Robotics Project Manager A-17093-19820	$106,454	San Francisco, CA	Apr 19, 2017	Jun 22, 2017	64	Certified

SoftBank Robotics America, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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