Question 1

Does WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 152 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 WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 152 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 WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, 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 WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	1	1	132
2020	4	4	229
2017	3	3	148
2016	1	1	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Staff Development Engineer A-21050-54069	$134,098	Seattle, WA	Mar 25, 2021	Aug 4, 2021	132	Certified
Senior Staff Development Engineer A-20199-78010	$122,824	Seattle, WA	Jul 22, 2020	Mar 8, 2021	229	Certified-Expired
Staff Development Engineer A-20198-77467	$107,390	Seattle, WA	Jul 22, 2020	Mar 8, 2021	229	Certified-Expired
Staff Development Engineer A-20196-76392	$106,325	Seattle, WA	Jul 21, 2020	Mar 15, 2021	237	Certified-Expired
Staff Development Engineer A-20183-72122	$104,410	Seattle, WA	Jul 10, 2020	Feb 11, 2021	216	Certified-Expired
Staff Software Engineer A-17223-74997	N/A	Seattle, WA	Sep 21, 2017	Feb 20, 2018	152	Certified-Expired
Staff Software Engineer A-17222-74685	N/A	Seattle, WA	Sep 21, 2017	Feb 16, 2018	148	Certified-Expired
Staff Software Engineer A-17212-69992	N/A	Seattle, WA	Aug 23, 2017	Dec 26, 2017	125	Certified-Expired
Software Quality Assurance Manager A-16299-65079	$104,800	Seattle, WA	Nov 3, 2016	Feb 2, 2017	91	Certified-Expired

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