Question 1

Does Software Test Engineer sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Software Test Engineer has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 Software Test Engineer, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 Software Test Engineer?

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 Software Test Engineer's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Software Test Engineer has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	513
2023	5	5	462
2022	1	1	370

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Engineer G-100-24014-640008	$127,150	Plano, TX	Jan 14, 2024	Jun 10, 2025	513	Certified
Data Engineer G-100-23354-582954	$131,690	Plano, TX	Dec 20, 2023	May 1, 2025	498	Certified
Senior Machine Learning Engineer G-100-23282-418164	$160,000	Plano, TX	Oct 9, 2023	Feb 24, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Senior Data Engineer G-100-23246-318187	$147,420	Plano, TX	Sep 3, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	516	Certified - Expired
DevOps Engineer (Senior) A-23066-09647	$131,690	Plano, TX	Mar 21, 2023	Apr 15, 2024	391	Certified
Sr. Technical Product Owner A-22313-54743	$163,826	Plano, TX	Feb 8, 2023	Mar 13, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Software Test Engineer A-22341-68937	$127,150	Plano, TX	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 26, 2023	370	Certified-Expired

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