Question 1

Does Sonus Networks, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sonus Networks, 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 82 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 Sonus Networks, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 82 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 Sonus Networks, 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 Sonus Networks, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

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 has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	77
2016	2	2	0	0	156

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Deputy Manager A-17107-25758	$144,200	Westford, MA	May 24, 2017	Aug 16, 2017	84	Certified
Sustaining Engineer A-17046-03444	$110,000	Westford, MA	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	70	Certified
Senior Software Sustaining Engineer A-16271-56587	$105,019	Westford, MA	Oct 4, 2016	Dec 22, 2016	79	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16074-84018	$87,131	Westford, MA	May 11, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	232	Certified-Expired

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