Question 1

Does Spirit Airlines, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spirit Airlines, Inc. has filed 22 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 297 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 Spirit Airlines, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 297 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 Spirit Airlines, 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 Spirit Airlines, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Spirit Airlines, Inc. has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 22 total applications (18 certified, 3 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2026	1	0	1	0	—
2025	2	0	2	0	—
2024	7	6	0	1	479
2023	3	3	0	0	497
2022	1	1	0	0	279
2020	2	2	0	0	207
2018	4	4	0	0	87
2017	1	1	0	0	161
2016	1	1	0	0	98

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Analyst, Finance G-100-26103-786370	$89,024	Dania Beach, FL	Apr 13, 2026	Jun 11, 2026	59	Denied
Software Engineer G-100-25231-252801	$76,773	Dania Beach, FL	Aug 19, 2025	Jun 11, 2026	296	Denied
Software Engineer G-100-25230-249476	$101,109	Dania Beach, FL	Aug 18, 2025	Jun 11, 2026	297	Denied
Developer, PowerBI G-100-24221-255832	$87,256	Dania Beach, FL	Aug 8, 2024	Jan 13, 2026	523	Certified
Software Engineer G-100-24090-841937	$89,960	Miramar, FL	Mar 30, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	470	Certified
Sr. Analyst, Guest Insights G-100-24090-841935	$87,256	Miramar, FL	Mar 30, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	470	Certified
Business Intelligence Report Developer G-100-24090-841929	$87,256	Miramar, FL	Mar 30, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	470	Certified
Software Engineer G-100-24089-840883	$89,960	Miramar, FL	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	471	Certified
Director Fort Lauderdale Station G-100-24089-840412	$208,936	Miramar, FL	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 17, 2025	475	Certified
Manager, Safety Data and Internal Quality Assurance G-100-24026-670198	$79,477	Miramar, FL	Jan 26, 2024	Feb 25, 2025	396	Withdrawn
Sr. Analyst, Solutions Delivery G-100-23365-600608	$63,690	Miramar, FL	Dec 31, 2023	May 11, 2025	497	Certified
Senior Analyst G-100-23365-600603	$87,256	Miramar, FL	Dec 31, 2023	May 11, 2025	497	Certified
Fleet Engineer G-100-23345-558635	$54,995	Miramar, FL	Dec 11, 2023	May 11, 2025	517	Certified
Data Integration Developer A-22076-26937	$61,547	Miramar, FL	Apr 6, 2022	Jan 10, 2023	279	Certified-Expired
Powerplant Engineer A-20286-09630	$59,488	Miramar, FL	Nov 11, 2020	May 25, 2021	195	Certified
ERP Solutions Developer A-20227-88479	$79,560	Miramar, FL	Aug 26, 2020	Apr 1, 2021	218	Certified-Expired
Senior Manager, Loyalty Programs & Co-brand Cards A-18281-26425	$138,000	Miramar, FL	Oct 30, 2018	Jan 24, 2019	86	Certified-Expired
Business to Business Administrator A-18253-16342	$79,810	Miramar, FL	Sep 26, 2018	Nov 19, 2018	54	Certified-Expired
Vice President Airport Operations A-18248-14808	$102,211	Miramar, FL	Sep 7, 2018	Dec 3, 2018	87	Certified-Expired
Senior Analyst Financial A-18208-01998	$60,320	Miramar, FL	Aug 1, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	233	Certified-Expired
Fleet Engineer A-17305-05690	N/A	Miramar, FL	Nov 7, 2017	Apr 17, 2018	161	Certified
Senior Director Ancillary Revenue A-16195-32294	$144,186	Miramar, FL	Aug 12, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	98	Certified-Expired

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