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Document TitleFile Transfer Acknowledgment & Inventory Checklist
Prepared ByTanya Benavides, Paralegal, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Date Prepared2025-06-02
Matter ReferenceSC-OWS-2025-0520-IMM
ClientOptiwave Semiconductor Corp. (OWS)
Client Address4820 Veltrano Parkway, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95134
Client EIN/FEIN82-4931076
Transferring FirmWhitfield & Parekh LLP
Transferring Firm Address600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Transferring Firm ContactKavita Parekh, Partner
Receiving FirmCalderwood & Harkness LLP
Receiving Firm Address (LA)555 South Grand Avenue, 38th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Receiving Firm Address (SF)101 California Street, 27th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
Transfer Request Letter Date2025-05-22
Transfer Request Sent ByMegan Chu, Lead Associate, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Target Transfer Completion Date2025-06-15
Engagement Opened2025-05-20
Prior Counsel Engagement Period2019-06-01 through 2025-04-30
Total Active Visa Holders18 (14 H-1B; 3 O-1A; 1 O-1B)
Total PERM Case Files7
Pending RFEs at Transfer3 (1 Nakamura specialty occupation; 1 withdrawn candidate; 1 Krishnamurthy PERM audit)
Responsible Partner (C&H)Nathaniel Bower
Billing Partner (C&H)Colette Whitman
Lead Associate (C&H)Megan Chu
Working Associate (C&H)Derek Okonkwo
Of Counsel (C&H)Dr. Lena Marchetti
Immigration Program Manager (OWS)Rajesh Anand
General Counsel (OWS)Patricia Langford
Overall Transfer StatusIn Progress

[sheet: H-1B Petition Files]

Item #Beneficiary NameTitleSOC CodeWorksitePetition TypeValidity PeriodDocument TypeDocument DescriptionDate ReceivedCompleteness StatusReviewed ByNotes
1Dr. Ankit MehrotraSenior Photonics Engineer17-2199San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension09/01/2023–08/31/2026I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for H-1B extension2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesEB-2 PERM filed; priority date 03/15/2024; see PERM tab
2Dr. Ankit MehrotraSenior Photonics Engineer17-2199San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension09/01/2023–08/31/2026Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA for San Jose MSA, prevailing wage $152,506 (Level III)2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesFiled via FLAG system
3Dr. Ankit MehrotraSenior Photonics Engineer17-2199San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension09/01/2023–08/31/2026Employer Support LetterSupport letter from Dr. Yun-Sheng Chen, VP of Engineering2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
4Dr. Ankit MehrotraSenior Photonics Engineer17-2199San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension09/01/2023–08/31/2026Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF maintained at San Jose worksite2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesIncludes actual wage memo, benefits summary, posting notice
5Wei-Lin TsaiRF Design Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for initial H-1B2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
6Wei-Lin TsaiRF Design Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA, SJ MSA, prevailing wage $157,830 (Level III, SOC 17-2072)2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
7Wei-Lin TsaiRF Design Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter from Dr. Yun-Sheng Chen2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
8Wei-Lin TsaiRF Design Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy from San Jose worksite2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
9Sunita RaghavanProcess Integration Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer01/15/2024–01/14/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for H-1B transfer2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesTransferred from prior employer; EB-2 PERM priority date 06/01/2024
10Sunita RaghavanProcess Integration Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer01/15/2024–01/14/2027Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA for SJ MSA2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
11Sunita RaghavanProcess Integration Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer01/15/2024–01/14/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
12Sunita RaghavanProcess Integration Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer01/15/2024–01/14/2027Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
13Sunita RaghavanProcess Integration Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer01/15/2024–01/14/2027Prior Employer Petition RecordsPrior employer H-1B petition records for transfer chain documentation2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesOriginally placed through Granville Staffing Solutions, Inc. before conversion to OWS direct hire
14Jae-Won ParkAnalog IC Designer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension04/01/2023–03/31/2026I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for extension2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesEB-2 PERM priority date 11/20/2023; extension expiry 03/31/2026
15Jae-Won ParkAnalog IC Designer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension04/01/2023–03/31/2026Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
16Jae-Won ParkAnalog IC Designer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension04/01/2023–03/31/2026Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
17Jae-Won ParkAnalog IC Designer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension04/01/2023–03/31/2026Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
18Oleksandr KovalenkoFPGA Verification Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for initial H-1B2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
19Oleksandr KovalenkoFPGA Verification Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA, SJ MSA, prevailing wage $168,272 (Level III, SOC 15-1252)2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
20Oleksandr KovalenkoFPGA Verification Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
21Oleksandr KovalenkoFPGA Verification Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
22Maria Fernanda SalinasEmbedded Systems Engineer15-1252Austin, TX (Site B)Transfer07/01/2024–06/30/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for H-1B transfer2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
23Maria Fernanda SalinasEmbedded Systems Engineer15-1252Austin, TX (Site B)Transfer07/01/2024–06/30/2027Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
24Maria Fernanda SalinasEmbedded Systems Engineer15-1252Austin, TX (Site B)Transfer07/01/2024–06/30/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
25Maria Fernanda SalinasEmbedded Systems Engineer15-1252Austin, TX (Site B)Transfer07/01/2024–06/30/2027Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy maintained at Austin worksite, 7600 Spectrum Drive, Building 4, Austin, TX 787292025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
26Takeshi NakamuraSignal Integrity Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension06/01/2022–05/31/2025I-797 Approval Notice (Prior Period)Prior approved I-797 for extension period ending 05/31/20252025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesCRITICAL: I-94 expired 05/31/2025; extension petition filed 03/15/2025 under W&P; receipt pending; 240-day rule applies
27Takeshi NakamuraSignal Integrity Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension06/01/2022–05/31/2025I-129 Extension Petition (Pending)Copy of I-129 extension petition filed 03/15/2025 by Whitfield & Parekh2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesFiled at California Service Center; awaiting receipt number
28Takeshi NakamuraSignal Integrity Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension06/01/2022–05/31/2025Pending RFE — Specialty OccupationRFE challenging specialty occupation classification of Signal Integrity Engineer (SOC 17-2072)2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesRFE response due; strategy memo in preparation by C&H; EB-1B priority date 09/10/2022
29Takeshi NakamuraSignal Integrity Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension06/01/2022–05/31/2025Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA for extension period2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
30Takeshi NakamuraSignal Integrity Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension06/01/2022–05/31/2025Employer Support LetterSupport letter from Dr. Yun-Sheng Chen2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
31Takeshi NakamuraSignal Integrity Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension06/01/2022–05/31/2025Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-05-30CompleteT. Benavides
32Priya VenkataramanPackaging Engineer17-2072Portland, OR (Site C)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for initial H-1B2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
33Priya VenkataramanPackaging Engineer17-2072Portland, OR (Site C)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro MSA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
34Priya VenkataramanPackaging Engineer17-2072Portland, OR (Site C)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
35Priya VenkataramanPackaging Engineer17-2072Portland, OR (Site C)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy maintained at Portland worksite, 1425 Northwest Couch Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 972092025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
36Dmitri VolkovTest Automation Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer03/15/2025–03/14/2028I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for H-1B transfer2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesRecent transfer; approved under W&P
37Dmitri VolkovTest Automation Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer03/15/2025–03/14/2028Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA for SJ MSA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
38Dmitri VolkovTest Automation Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer03/15/2025–03/14/2028Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
39Dmitri VolkovTest Automation Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Transfer03/15/2025–03/14/2028Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
40Hyun-Soo KimLayout Design Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension11/01/2023–10/31/2026I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for extension2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesEB-3 PERM priority date 02/28/2024
41Hyun-Soo KimLayout Design Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension11/01/2023–10/31/2026Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
42Hyun-Soo KimLayout Design Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension11/01/2023–10/31/2026Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
43Hyun-Soo KimLayout Design Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension11/01/2023–10/31/2026Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
44Rania El-MasriSystems Architect15-1211Austin, TX (Site B)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for initial H-1B2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesSOC 15-1211, prevailing wage $127,338 (Level II)
45Rania El-MasriSystems Architect15-1211Austin, TX (Site B)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA for Austin MSA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
46Rania El-MasriSystems Architect15-1211Austin, TX (Site B)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
47Rania El-MasriSystems Architect15-1211Austin, TX (Site B)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
48Chen XiaomingReliability Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension08/15/2023–08/14/2026I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for extension2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesEB-2 PERM priority date 04/05/2024; H-1B expiry 08/14/2025 — next extension filing due by 06/15/2025
49Chen XiaomingReliability Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension08/15/2023–08/14/2026Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
50Chen XiaomingReliability Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension08/15/2023–08/14/2026Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
51Chen XiaomingReliability Engineer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension08/15/2023–08/14/2026Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
52Fatima Al-RashidiDevOps / CI-CD Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for initial H-1B2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
53Fatima Al-RashidiDevOps / CI-CD Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA for SJ MSA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
54Fatima Al-RashidiDevOps / CI-CD Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
55Fatima Al-RashidiDevOps / CI-CD Engineer15-1252San Jose, CA (Site A)Initial10/01/2024–09/30/2027Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
56Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC Designer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension12/01/2022–11/30/2025I-797 Approval NoticeApproved I-797 for extension2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesEB-2 PERM priority date 07/22/2023; H-1B expiry 11/30/2025
57Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC Designer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension12/01/2022–11/30/2025Labor Condition Application (LCA)Certified LCA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
58Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC Designer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension12/01/2022–11/30/2025Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
59Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC Designer17-2072San Jose, CA (Site A)Extension12/01/2022–11/30/2025Public Access File (PAF) CopyPAF copy2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides

[sheet: O-1 Petition Files]

Item #Beneficiary NameTitleClassificationWorksiteValidity PeriodDocument TypeDocument DescriptionDate ReceivedCompleteness StatusReviewed ByNotes
1Dr. Seo-Yeon ChoPrincipal Photonics ResearcherO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)03/01/2024–02/28/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved O-1A petition, filed at Vermont Service Center2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesExtension due before 02/28/2026
2Dr. Seo-Yeon ChoPrincipal Photonics ResearcherO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)03/01/2024–02/28/2027Advisory/Peer Group Opinion LetterAdvisory opinion letter from professional organization2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesPer 8 CFR § 214.2(o)(5)(ii)
3Dr. Seo-Yeon ChoPrincipal Photonics ResearcherO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)03/01/2024–02/28/2027O-1A Evidentiary PackageDocumentation of extraordinary ability criteria met2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
4Dr. Seo-Yeon ChoPrincipal Photonics ResearcherO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)03/01/2024–02/28/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter from Dr. Yun-Sheng Chen2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
5Dr. Vikram IyerChief Architect, PIC PlatformO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)05/15/2023–05/14/2026I-797 Approval NoticeApproved O-1A petition2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesExtension due before 05/14/2026
6Dr. Vikram IyerChief Architect, PIC PlatformO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)05/15/2023–05/14/2026Advisory/Peer Group Opinion LetterAdvisory opinion letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
7Dr. Vikram IyerChief Architect, PIC PlatformO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)05/15/2023–05/14/2026O-1A Evidentiary PackageExtraordinary ability documentation2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
8Dr. Vikram IyerChief Architect, PIC PlatformO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)05/15/2023–05/14/2026Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
9Dr. Amara Osei-BonsuLead Quantum Photonics ScientistO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)09/01/2024–08/31/2027I-797 Approval NoticeApproved O-1A petition2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
10Dr. Amara Osei-BonsuLead Quantum Photonics ScientistO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)09/01/2024–08/31/2027Advisory/Peer Group Opinion LetterAdvisory opinion letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
11Dr. Amara Osei-BonsuLead Quantum Photonics ScientistO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)09/01/2024–08/31/2027O-1A Evidentiary PackageExtraordinary ability documentation2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
12Dr. Amara Osei-BonsuLead Quantum Photonics ScientistO-1ASan Jose, CA (Site A)09/01/2024–08/31/2027Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
13Luciana MorettiSenior UX/Industrial DesignerO-1BSan Jose, CA (Site A)01/15/2025–01/14/2028I-797 Approval NoticeApproved O-1B petition (extraordinary achievement in arts)2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesO-1B classification
14Luciana MorettiSenior UX/Industrial DesignerO-1BSan Jose, CA (Site A)01/15/2025–01/14/2028Advisory/Peer Group Opinion LetterAdvisory opinion letter for O-1B2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
15Luciana MorettiSenior UX/Industrial DesignerO-1BSan Jose, CA (Site A)01/15/2025–01/14/2028O-1B Evidentiary PackageExtraordinary achievement documentation2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
16Luciana MorettiSenior UX/Industrial DesignerO-1BSan Jose, CA (Site A)01/15/2025–01/14/2028Employer Support LetterSupport letter2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides

[sheet: PERM Case Files]

Item #Beneficiary NameTitleGreen Card CategoryPriority DatePERM StatusDocument TypeDocument DescriptionDate ReceivedCompleteness StatusReviewed ByNotes
1Dr. Ankit MehrotraSenior Photonics EngineerEB-203/15/2024ApprovedETA Form 9089Approved PERM application2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
2Dr. Ankit MehrotraSenior Photonics EngineerEB-203/15/2024ApprovedPrevailing Wage Determination (PWD)DOL prevailing wage determination for PERM2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
3Dr. Ankit MehrotraSenior Photonics EngineerEB-203/15/2024ApprovedRecruitment DocumentationAdvertisements, job postings, recruitment report2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
4Sunita RaghavanProcess Integration EngineerEB-206/01/2024ApprovedETA Form 9089Approved PERM application2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
5Sunita RaghavanProcess Integration EngineerEB-206/01/2024ApprovedPrevailing Wage Determination (PWD)PWD for PERM2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
6Sunita RaghavanProcess Integration EngineerEB-206/01/2024ApprovedRecruitment DocumentationRecruitment materials2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
7Jae-Won ParkAnalog IC DesignerEB-211/20/2023ApprovedETA Form 9089Approved PERM application2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
8Jae-Won ParkAnalog IC DesignerEB-211/20/2023ApprovedPrevailing Wage Determination (PWD)PWD for PERM2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
9Jae-Won ParkAnalog IC DesignerEB-211/20/2023ApprovedRecruitment DocumentationRecruitment materials2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
10Hyun-Soo KimLayout Design EngineerEB-302/28/2024ApprovedETA Form 9089Approved PERM application2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesOnly EB-3 case in portfolio
11Hyun-Soo KimLayout Design EngineerEB-302/28/2024ApprovedPrevailing Wage Determination (PWD)PWD for PERM2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
12Hyun-Soo KimLayout Design EngineerEB-302/28/2024ApprovedRecruitment DocumentationRecruitment materials2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
13Chen XiaomingReliability EngineerEB-204/05/2024ApprovedETA Form 9089Approved PERM application2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
14Chen XiaomingReliability EngineerEB-204/05/2024ApprovedPrevailing Wage Determination (PWD)PWD for PERM2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
15Chen XiaomingReliability EngineerEB-204/05/2024ApprovedRecruitment DocumentationRecruitment materials2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
16Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC DesignerEB-207/22/2023Audit PendingETA Form 9089PERM application — under DOL audit2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesPERM audit initiated by DOL under prior counsel; response materials needed
17Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC DesignerEB-207/22/2023Audit PendingPrevailing Wage Determination (PWD)PWD for PERM2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
18Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC DesignerEB-207/22/2023Audit PendingRecruitment DocumentationRecruitment materials for audit response2025-06-02IncompleteT. BenavidesSome recruitment records may be incomplete per W&P notes; requires follow-up with Samantha Kowalski
19Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC DesignerEB-207/22/2023Audit PendingPERM Audit NotificationDOL audit notification letter and correspondence2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesPending RFE/audit from prior counsel; transition to C&H for response
20Takeshi NakamuraSignal Integrity EngineerEB-1B09/10/2022PendingI-140 Petition (EB-1B)EB-1B outstanding researcher petition — filed or in preparation under W&P2025-06-02IncompleteT. BenavidesNeed to confirm whether I-140 was filed or only in preparation; priority date 09/10/2022
21Takeshi NakamuraSignal Integrity EngineerEB-1B09/10/2022PendingEB-1B Evidentiary PackageEvidence of international recognition, research record2025-06-02IncompleteT. BenavidesPartial documentation received; additional evidence may be with prior counsel
22Arjun KrishnamurthyPower Management IC DesignerEB-207/22/2023Audit PendingAudit Response DraftDraft audit response prepared by Whitfield & Parekh but not yet filed2025-06-02PendingT. BenavidesW&P indicates draft was in progress at time of transition; C&H to review and finalize

[sheet: Pending RFEs]

Item #Beneficiary NamePetition TypeRFE IssueUSCIS Service CenterRFE Date ReceivedResponse DeadlineDocument TypeDocument DescriptionDate Received from W&PCompleteness StatusReviewed ByNotes
1Takeshi NakamuraH-1B ExtensionSpecialty Occupation Challenge — Signal Integrity Engineer (SOC 17-2072)California Service Center, 24000 Avila Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 926772025-04-202025-07-19RFE NoticeUSCIS RFE notice challenging specialty occupation classification2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesFiled 03/15/2025 by W&P; I-94 expired 05/31/2025; 240-day authorization applies; C&H preparing response strategy memo
2Takeshi NakamuraH-1B ExtensionSpecialty Occupation ChallengeCalifornia Service Center2025-04-202025-07-19W&P Draft Response NotesPreliminary notes and draft response outline from Kavita Parekh2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesC&H to prepare independent response; Dr. Marchetti and Megan Chu leading
3Takeshi NakamuraH-1B ExtensionSpecialty Occupation ChallengeCalifornia Service Center2025-04-202025-07-19Expert Declaration (Draft)Draft expert declaration on specialty nature of signal integrity engineering2025-05-30IncompleteT. BenavidesDraft only; expert not yet finalized; C&H to source new declarations
4[Withdrawn Candidate]H-1B Cap (FY2025)Beneficiary QualificationsCalifornia Service Center2025-01-15N/A — WithdrawnRFE NoticeRFE for withdrawn FY2025 cap candidate2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesPetition withdrawn; RFE moot; file retained for records
5[Withdrawn Candidate]H-1B Cap (FY2025)Beneficiary QualificationsCalifornia Service Center2025-01-15N/A — WithdrawnWithdrawal NoticeUSCIS confirmation of petition withdrawal2025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesNo further action required
6Arjun KrishnamurthyPERM (EB-2)DOL PERM AuditDOL OFLC2025-03-01TBD — Audit response pendingPERM Audit NotificationDOL audit notification for PERM application (priority date 07/22/2023)2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesCross-referenced in PERM Case Files tab; audit response in progress
7Arjun KrishnamurthyPERM (EB-2)DOL PERM AuditDOL OFLC2025-03-01TBD — Audit response pendingRecruitment Records for AuditRecruitment documentation required for audit response2025-06-02IncompleteT. BenavidesSome records potentially incomplete; coordination with OWS HR (Samantha Kowalski) needed
8Arjun KrishnamurthyPERM (EB-2)DOL PERM AuditDOL OFLC2025-03-01TBD — Audit response pendingW&P Draft Audit ResponseDraft audit response outline from Whitfield & Parekh2025-06-02PendingT. BenavidesDraft in progress at time of transition; C&H to review, revise, and finalize
9Takeshi NakamuraH-1B ExtensionSpecialty Occupation ChallengeCalifornia Service Center2025-04-202025-07-19Curriculum/Job Posting AnalysisOES and ONET data analysis supporting specialty occupation argument for SOC 17-20722025-05-30CompleteT. BenavidesPrepared by W&P; C&H to supplement with updated data and expert opinion

[sheet: Historical PAF Documentation]

Item #WorksiteWorksite AddressMSACoverage PeriodDocument TypeDocument DescriptionDate ReceivedCompleteness StatusReviewed ByNotes
1Site A — San Jose HQ4820 Veltrano Parkway, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95134San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA2019–2025LCA Copies (Historical)All certified LCA copies filed for San Jose worksite, 2019–2025 (11 H-1B workers at site)2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesCovers all current and former H-1B holders at this worksite
2Site A — San Jose HQ4820 Veltrano Parkway, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95134San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA2019–2025Prevailing Wage DocumentationPWD records by SOC code: 17-2072 ($157,830 Lvl III), 15-1252 ($168,272 Lvl III), 17-2199 ($152,506 Lvl III), 15-1211 ($127,338 Lvl II)2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesDOL OES data, San Jose MSA
3Site A — San Jose HQ4820 Veltrano Parkway, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95134San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA2019–2025Actual Wage MemosActual wage memoranda for each H-1B position at San Jose site2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesAll offered wages confirmed above prevailing
4Site A — San Jose HQ4820 Veltrano Parkway, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95134San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA2019–2025Summary of BenefitsBenefits summary documents2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
5Site A — San Jose HQ4820 Veltrano Parkway, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95134San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA2019–2025Notice of Posting RecordsElectronic posting confirmations (10 consecutive business days per 20 CFR § 655.734) — OWS intranet2025-06-02CompleteT. BenavidesElectronic posting on OWS intranet per company policy
6Site B — Austin Design Center7600 Spectrum Drive, Building 4, Austin, TX 78729Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX2019–2025LCA Copies (Historical)LCA copies for Austin worksite (2 H-1B workers at site)2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
7Site B — Austin Design Center7600 Spectrum Drive, Building 4, Austin, TX 78729Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX2019–2025Prevailing Wage DocumentationPWD records for Austin MSA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
8Site B — Austin Design Center7600 Spectrum Drive, Building 4, Austin, TX 78729Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX2019–2025Actual Wage MemosActual wage memoranda for Austin H-1B positions2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
9Site B — Austin Design Center7600 Spectrum Drive, Building 4, Austin, TX 78729Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX2019–2025Summary of BenefitsBenefits summary documents for Austin worksite2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
10Site B — Austin Design Center7600 Spectrum Drive, Building 4, Austin, TX 78729Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX2019–2025Notice of Posting RecordsElectronic posting confirmations2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
11Site C — Portland Test Facility1425 Northwest Couch Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA2019–2025LCA Copies (Historical)LCA copies for Portland worksite (1 H-1B worker at site)2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
12Site C — Portland Test Facility1425 Northwest Couch Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA2019–2025Prevailing Wage DocumentationPWD records for Portland MSA2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
13Site C — Portland Test Facility1425 Northwest Couch Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA2019–2025Actual Wage MemosActual wage memoranda2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
14Site C — Portland Test Facility1425 Northwest Couch Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA2019–2025Summary of BenefitsBenefits summary documents for Portland worksite2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides
15Site C — Portland Test Facility1425 Northwest Couch Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA2019–2025Notice of Posting RecordsElectronic posting confirmations2025-06-02CompleteT. Benavides