Question 1

Does STAAR Surgical sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. STAAR Surgical has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 397 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 STAAR Surgical, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 397 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 STAAR Surgical?

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 STAAR Surgical's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

STAAR Surgical has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	487
2023	4	4	430
2022	1	1	362
2021	1	1	157
2018	1	1	217
2016	1	1	44

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manufacturing Science &Technology Engineer II G-100-24137-003043	$95,000	Monrovia, CA	May 16, 2024	Sep 10, 2025	482	Certified
Regulatory Affairs Specialist G-100-24087-834995	$101,609	Monrovia, CA	Mar 27, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	491	Certified
Software Validation Engineer G-100-23266-376032	$118,150	Monrovia, CA	Sep 23, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Software Validation Engineer G-100-23178-147153	$90,000	Monrovia, CA	Jun 27, 2023	Aug 29, 2024	429	Certified
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs A-23026-93761	$150,000	Monrovia, CA	Feb 25, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	388	Certified-Expired
Validation Project Manager A-23010-85515	$100,000	Monrovia, CA	Feb 6, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Product Development Engineer A-22284-37414	$90,000	Tustin, CA	Dec 23, 2022	Dec 20, 2023	362	Certified-Expired
Quality Engineer A-21101-72709	$107,600	Monrovia, CA	Apr 17, 2021	Sep 21, 2021	157	Certified
Production Lead A-18191-95954	$74,500	Monrovia, CA	Jul 30, 2018	Mar 4, 2019	217	Certified-Expired
Senior Research & Development Engineer A-16291-62305	$132,289	Monrovia, CA	Nov 30, 2016	Jan 13, 2017	44	Certified-Expired

STAAR Surgical — Green Card PERM Data

STAAR Surgical PERM & Green Card Filings

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