Question 1

Does TSMC Washington, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TSMC Washington, LLC has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 480 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 TSMC Washington, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 480 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 TSMC Washington, LLC?

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 TSMC Washington, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

TSMC Washington, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	9	9	0	0	478
2023	3	3	0	0	503

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Equipment Engineer G-100-24124-954217	$105,000	Camas, WA	May 3, 2024	Aug 27, 2025	481	Certified
Senior Process Engineer G-100-24124-954202	$121,160	Camas, WA	May 3, 2024	Aug 27, 2025	481	Certified
Senior Process Engineer G-100-24123-950516	$121,160	Camas, WA	May 2, 2024	Aug 27, 2025	482	Certified
Senior Equipment Engineer G-100-24122-944729	$121,160	Camas, WA	May 1, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	481	Certified
Senior Equipment Engineer G-100-24121-941306	$121,160	Camas, WA	Apr 30, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	464	Certified
Supervising Production Engineer G-100-24121-941267	$121,160	Camas, WA	Apr 30, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	477	Certified
Process Integration Engineer G-100-24120-935087	$105,000	Camas, WA	Apr 29, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	465	Certified
Equipment Engineer G-100-24120-934954	$121,160	Camas, WA	Apr 29, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	478	Certified
Senior Process Engineer G-100-24120-934903	$121,160	Camas, WA	Apr 29, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	465	Certified
Sr. Equipment Engineer G-100-23265-372332	$113,339	Camas, WA	Sep 22, 2023	Feb 6, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Senior Equipment Engineer G-100-23264-367512	$113,339	Camas, WA	Sep 21, 2023	Feb 6, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Process Integration Engineer G-100-23209-223311	$95,000	Camas, WA	Jul 28, 2023	Oct 1, 2024	431	Certified - Expired

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