Question 1

Does Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 420 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 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 420 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 Topcon Positioning Systems, 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 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	495
2022	1	1	370
2017	2	2	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Information Security Engineer G-100-24243-307080	$183,350	Livermore, CA	Aug 30, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	510	Certified
Functional SAP S4 Cloud SD/MM Systems Administrator G-100-24142-021103	$155,000	Livermore, CA	May 21, 2024	Sep 2, 2025	469	Certified
Factory Quality Manager G-100-24038-699711	$135,000	Livermore, CA	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	505	Certified
BETA Test Engineer A-22339-67511	$82,000	Olathe, KS	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 26, 2023	370	Certified-Expired
Agricultural Surveying Engineer A-17052-05125	$72,650	Columbus, OH	Apr 3, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	65	Certified
Global Procurement Specialist A-17059-07439	$104,000	Livermore, CA	Mar 8, 2017	May 19, 2017	72	Certified

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