Question 1

Does Universal Instruments Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Universal Instruments Corporation 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 455 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 Universal Instruments Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 455 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 Universal Instruments Corporation?

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 Universal Instruments Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Universal Instruments Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	455
2024	2	2	499
2023	1	1	423
2020	1	1	167

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer – Automation (Embedded Systems) G-100-25058-730963	$93,912	Conklin, NY	Feb 27, 2025	May 28, 2026	455	Certified
Automation Electronics Engineer G-100-24200-207040	$70,450	Conklin, NY	Jul 18, 2024	Dec 5, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Sr. Sales Engineer G-100-24075-805687	$81,661	Conklin, NY	Mar 15, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	493	Certified
Software Engineer A-23031-95703	$117,700	Conklin, NY	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	423	Certified
Technical Publications Writer A-20252-96911	$70,000	Conklin, NY	Dec 30, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	167	Certified

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