Question 1

Does ZF Gainesville, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ZF Gainesville, LLC has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 303 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 ZF Gainesville, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 303 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 ZF Gainesville, 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 ZF Gainesville, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ZF Gainesville, LLC has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	552
2022	2	1	1	339
2019	2	2	0	182
2017	1	1	0	75
2016	1	1	0	79

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Manager - EA G-100-23341-552303	$137,218	Gainesville, GA	Dec 7, 2023	Jun 11, 2025	552	Certified
Engineer I- Multi A-22311-52917	$71,792	Gray Court, SC	Dec 5, 2022	Nov 9, 2023	339	Certified-Expired
Engineering Supervisor - Supplier Quality A-22049-13806	$68,515	Gainesville, GA	Mar 4, 2022	Feb 21, 2023	354	Denied
Principal Engineer- Customer Quality A-19343-92707	$117,419	Gainesville, GA	Dec 9, 2019	Oct 7, 2020	303	Certified-Expired
Engineer II - Design/Product A-19179-24860	$81,292	Gainesville, GA	Jun 28, 2019	Aug 28, 2019	61	Certified
Test Bench Engineer A-17053-05527	$70,720	Gainesville, GA	Mar 3, 2017	May 17, 2017	75	Certified
Sales Manager, North America A-16278-58736	$90,000	Gainesville, GA	Oct 5, 2016	Dec 23, 2016	79	Certified-Expired

ZF Gainesville, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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