What is the current PERM processing time?

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 3M, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 277 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

How long does it take to get a green card through 3M?

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.

What triggers a PERM audit?

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.

What is 3M's PERM approval rate?

3M has a 100% PERM approval rate across 23 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Last Updated Aug 2026

St. Paul, MN

10,502 employees

Est. 1929

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3M — Green Card PERM Data

3M PERM & Green Card Filings

Does 3M sponsor green cards? Yes. Below is every PERM labor certification filing by 3M, including approval rates, PERM processing times, and salary data. The employer sponsored green card process from PERM filing to permanent residency typically takes 1 to 5+ years depending on visa category and country of birth.

Sponsors Green Cards?

Yes

2025 PERM filings

Recent processing time

15 monthsApprox.

Green Card Commitment

16.9%

Moderate

PERM Filing Risk Factors

The DOL flags certain conditions on PERM applications that may trigger an audit, a request for additional documentation before a case can be certified. These are common in certain industries and don't indicate wrongdoing. Based on 2 PERM filings in the last year.

Unusual Job Requirements

2 of 2 filings

The job requirements exceed what's standard for the occupation. The DOL checks whether requirements are tailored to the foreign worker.

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2026	2	0	2	—
2024	2	1	1	451
2023	7	7	0	427
2022	4	4	0	308
2021	4	4	0	149
2018	2	2	0	86
2017	1	1	0	77
2016	1	1	0	66

All PERM Filings

23 total

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President of Data and Analytics G-100-26093-756170	$255,800	St. Paul, MN	Apr 3, 2026	Apr 3, 2026	0	Withdrawn
Vice President of Data and Analytics G-100-26093-755883	$255,800	St. Paul, MN	Apr 3, 2026	Apr 3, 2026	0	Withdrawn
Research Specialist G-100-24162-090156	$133,435	Maplewood, MN	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	451	Certified
Research Specialist G-100-24162-089721	$133,435	Maplewood, MN	Jun 10, 2024	Jun 10, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Technical Data Specialist G-100-23272-398308	$174,792	St. Paul, MN	Sep 29, 2023	Dec 10, 2024	438	Certified - Expired
Global Trades and Services (GTS) Supply Chain Specialist G-100-23256-344647	$157,216	St. Paul, MN	Sep 13, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	488	Certified - Expired
Design Ops Print Quality Specialist G-100-23256-344217	$84,881	San Antonio, TX	Sep 13, 2023	Dec 10, 2024	454	Certified - Expired
Global Senior Salesforce Administrator G-100-23240-301382	$151,686	San Antonio, TX	Aug 28, 2023	Oct 7, 2024	406	Certified - Expired
Advanced Software Development Engineer G-100-23222-256009	$112,758	Pittsburgh, PA	Aug 10, 2023	Oct 8, 2024	425	Certified - Expired
Business Analyst, Order to Cash Analytics A-22341-69436	$122,916	San Antonio, TX	Feb 16, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	397	Certified-Expired
Business Analyst - Commercial Analytics Finance Specialist A-22327-62546	$136,574	San Antonio, TX	Jan 19, 2023	Feb 21, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Senior Quality Engineer A-22292-42257	$115,752	San Antonio, TX	Oct 28, 2022	Sep 11, 2023	318	Certified
Specialist Segment Marketer (Safety and Industrial) A-22228-06720	$133,896	St. Paul, MN	Sep 22, 2022	Jul 26, 2023	307	Certified
Business Analyst A-22228-06424	$143,943	San Antonio, TX	Sep 19, 2022	Jul 20, 2023	304	Certified
Senior Packaging Engineer A-22194-87470	$111,296	San Antonio, TX	Jul 28, 2022	May 1, 2023	277	Certified
Senior Application Engineer A-21013-41885	$113,730	St. Paul, MN	Mar 19, 2021	Aug 3, 2021	137	Certified
Product Design Specialist A-21021-44547	$127,605	St. Paul, MN	Mar 9, 2021	Aug 5, 2021	149	Certified
Senior Engineer Product Development A-20339-29123	$107,422	Monroe, NC	Mar 8, 2021	Aug 3, 2021	148	Certified
Senior Core Speech Analytics Engineer A-20364-37515	$81,042	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 27, 2021	Jul 2, 2021	156	Certified
Sr. Product Development Engineer A-18177-91311	$90,938	St. Paul, MN	Aug 23, 2018	Oct 10, 2018	48	Certified-Expired
Application Engineering Supervisor A-18057-47223	N/A	St. Paul, MN	Mar 8, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	124	Certified
Manufacturing Technology Engineer A-17083-17169	$103,542	St. Paul, MN	May 4, 2017	Jul 20, 2017	77	Certified
Principal International Project Engineer A-16258-52814	$112,172	St. Paul, MN	Oct 7, 2016	Dec 12, 2016	66	Certified-Expired

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. 3M has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 277 days.

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