Question 1

Does Zap Surgical Systems, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zap Surgical Systems, Inc. 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 412 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 Zap Surgical Systems, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 412 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 Zap Surgical 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 Zap Surgical Systems, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Zap Surgical Systems, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	560
2023	1	1	412
2022	3	3	345

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, Quality Engineering G-100-24299-434155	$203,528	San Carlos, CA	Oct 25, 2024	May 8, 2026	560	Certified
User Interface Engineer G-100-23201-205255	$103,667	San Carlos, CA	Jul 20, 2023	Sep 4, 2024	412	Certified
SQA Manager A-22356-78546	$149,094	San Carlos, CA	Dec 22, 2022	Dec 13, 2023	356	Certified-Expired
Regulatory Affairs Manager A-22306-50558	$145,000	San Carlos, CA	Nov 7, 2022	Jan 18, 2024	437	Certified-Expired
Sr. Clinical Applications Engineer A-21362-91085	$168,438	SAN CARLOS, CA	Feb 4, 2022	Oct 3, 2022	241	Certified-Expired

Zap Surgical Systems, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Zap Surgical Systems, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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