Question 1

Does Spreadtrum Communications USA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spreadtrum Communications USA has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 87 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 Spreadtrum Communications USA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 87 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 Spreadtrum Communications USA?

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 Spreadtrum Communications USA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Spreadtrum Communications USA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	390
2020	1	1	218
2018	3	3	63
2017	1	1	87

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Staff Engineer, Wireless Systems A-23123-37067	$177,341	San Jose, CA	May 30, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	373	Certified
Accounting Manager A-23005-82883	$132,787	San Jose, CA	Feb 5, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	407	Certified-Expired
RF ENGINEER A-20245-94605	$102,482	SAN DIEGO, CA	Aug 26, 2020	Apr 1, 2021	218	Certified-Expired
ASIC Design Engineer A-18216-04540	$97,302	San Diego, CA	Aug 19, 2018	Oct 12, 2018	54	Certified-Expired
Sr. RFIC Design Engineer A-18164-86268	$95,118	San Diego, CA	Aug 19, 2018	Oct 5, 2018	47	Certified-Expired
ASIC Design Engineer A-18053-46015	N/A	San Diego, CA	May 5, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	87	Certified
Staff Microprocessor Design/Verification Engineer A-17153-45706	$155,106	San Jose, CA	Jun 25, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	87	Certified

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