Question 1

Does TA Instruments - Waters sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TA Instruments - Waters has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 304 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 TA Instruments - Waters, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 304 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 TA Instruments - Waters?

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 TA Instruments - Waters's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

TA Instruments - Waters has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	399
2018	1	1	0	209
2017	1	1	0	137

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hardware Engineering, Project Manager G-100-24016-643890	$101,046	New Castle, DE	Jan 16, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	661	Denied
Software Development Engineer A-22327-62821	$94,262	New Castle, DE	Feb 9, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Web Content Developer A-18030-36920	N/A	New Castle, DE	Mar 2, 2018	Sep 27, 2018	209	Certified
Applications Support Engineer II A-17321-11678	N/A	New Castle, DE	Dec 22, 2017	May 8, 2018	137	Certified

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