Question 1

Does Zef Scientific, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zef Scientific, Inc. 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 123 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 Zef Scientific, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 123 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 Zef Scientific, 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 Zef Scientific, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Zef Scientific, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	398
2022	2	2	307
2018	1	1	52
2017	2	2	114
2016	1	1	92

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Electronics Engineer A-23017-88245	$177,341	Woodland, CA	Jan 26, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Electronics Engineer A-22180-80883	$104,957	Waltham, MA	Aug 9, 2022	Jul 18, 2023	343	Certified
Service Engineer A-22045-11296	$65,146	Tampa, FL	Apr 13, 2022	Jan 9, 2023	271	Certified-Expired
Service Engineer A-18193-96682	N/A	San Diego, CA	Jul 23, 2018	Sep 13, 2018	52	Certified
Electronics Engineer A-17158-47605	N/A	Wareham, MA	Jul 27, 2017	Nov 9, 2017	105	Certified-Expired
Senior Service Engineer-Mass Spectrometry A-17158-47908	N/A	Somerset, NJ	Jun 29, 2017	Oct 30, 2017	123	Certified-Expired
Service Engineer A-16337-76832	$123,677	Lake Forest, CA	Dec 14, 2016	Mar 16, 2017	92	Certified-Expired

Zef Scientific, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Zef Scientific, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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