Question 1

Does Thorlabs, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thorlabs, 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 161 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 Thorlabs, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 161 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 Thorlabs, 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 Thorlabs, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Thorlabs, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	2	2	224
2017	2	2	150
2016	1	1	89

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Support Engineer A-20114-46564	$120,806	Sterling, VA	Jul 28, 2020	Mar 8, 2021	223	Certified-Expired
Fiber Laser Design Engineer A-20183-71740	$77,854	Jessup, MD	Jul 27, 2020	Mar 8, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Lean Technician A-17220-73233	N/A	Newton, NJ	Sep 15, 2017	Feb 23, 2018	161	Certified-Expired
Biomedical Engineer A-17219-72879	N/A	Jessup, MD	Aug 25, 2017	Jan 10, 2018	138	Certified-Expired
Engineering Manager A-16271-56546	$128,482	Sterling, VA	Sep 29, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	89	Certified-Expired

Thorlabs, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Thorlabs, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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