Question 1

Does Third Wave Automation, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Third Wave Automation, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 495 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 Third Wave Automation, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 495 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 Third Wave Automation, Inc.?

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 Third Wave Automation, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Third Wave Automation, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	488
2023	1	1	501
2022	1	1	263

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Robotics Deployment Engineer II G-100-24320-477011	$168,480	Union City, CA	Nov 15, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	495	Certified
Technical Program Manager - Robotics Engineering G-100-24206-218155	$139,235	Union City, CA	Jul 24, 2024	Dec 11, 2025	505	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24152-055807	$139,235	Union City, CA	May 31, 2024	Sep 6, 2025	463	Certified
Director of Product Management G-100-23268-378711	$211,120	Union City, CA	Sep 25, 2023	Feb 7, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer II A-22105-41316	$121,763	Union City, CA	May 5, 2022	Jan 23, 2023	263	Certified-Expired

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