Question 1

Does SunPower, Systems sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SunPower, Systems 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 484 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 SunPower, Systems, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 SunPower, Systems?

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 SunPower, Systems's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SunPower, Systems has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	0	494
2023	6	6	0	0	437

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Fleet Quality Engineer G-100-24177-145899	$127,234	Richmond, CA	Jun 25, 2024	Nov 17, 2025	510	Certified
Senior Program Manager, Innovation & Process Improvement G-100-24114-917916	$150,654	Richmond, CA	Apr 23, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	470	Certified
Field Quality Analytics Engineer G-100-24114-916376	$111,363	Austin, TX	Apr 23, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	470	Certified
Senior Data Engineer G-100-24032-685535	$190,237	Austin, TX	Feb 1, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	564	Certified
Lead Full Stack Software Engineer G-100-23338-543020	$183,310	Richmond, CA	Dec 4, 2023	May 3, 2025	516	Certified
Mechanical Engineer G-100-23297-453962	$137,301	Richmond, CA	Oct 24, 2023	Mar 5, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Manager, LMS Administration G-100-23255-340283	$118,456	Austin, TX	Sep 12, 2023	Jan 28, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Senior Product Quality Engineer G-100-23206-214287	$114,234	Austin, TX	Jul 25, 2023	Aug 29, 2024	401	Certified
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test G-100-23205-211725	$130,000	Austin, TX	Jul 24, 2023	Aug 29, 2024	402	Certified
System Title Lead Software Development Engineer in Test G-100-23205-211524	$129,688	Austin, TX	Jul 24, 2023	Aug 29, 2024	402	Certified

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