Question 1

Does Symetra Life Insurance sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Symetra Life Insurance has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 327 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 Symetra Life Insurance, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 327 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 Symetra Life Insurance?

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 Symetra Life Insurance's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Symetra Life Insurance has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	452
2022	2	2	0	307
2016	1	1	0	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Scientist G-100-24183-165396	$100,300	Bellevue, WA	Jul 1, 2024	Dec 16, 2025	533	Denied
Senior Software Design Engineer in Test G-100-24179-156135	$91,200	Bellevue, WA	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	452	Certified
Principal Technical Product Manager - Cloud Technology A-22230-08428	$124,600	Bellevue, WA	Sep 7, 2022	Jul 31, 2023	327	Certified
Tax Actuary II A-22164-70953	$113,300	Bellevue, WA	Jul 7, 2022	Apr 20, 2023	287	Certified
Senior Network Engineer A-16127-06825	$117,500	Bellevue, WA	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	67	Certified-Expired

Symetra Life Insurance — Green Card PERM Data

Symetra Life Insurance PERM & Green Card Filings

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