Question 1

Does Afton Chemical Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Afton Chemical Corporation has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 Afton Chemical Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 Afton Chemical Corporation?

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 Afton Chemical Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Afton Chemical Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	455
2019	1	1	92
2018	2	2	150
2017	2	2	98

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Procurement Engineering Specialist G-100-23257-345881	$115,461	Richmond, VA	Sep 14, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	455	Certified - Expired
Senior R&D Scientist A-18345-50947	$118,872	Richmond, VA	Jan 14, 2019	Apr 16, 2019	92	Certified
R&D Scientist A-18109-65631	$138,590	Richmond, VA	Apr 20, 2018	Oct 16, 2018	179	Certified-Expired
Customer Technical Services (CTS) Specialist - Engine Oils A-17334-15640	N/A	Richmond, VA	Jan 17, 2018	May 17, 2018	120	Certified
R&D Engineer A-17164-49874	$56,805	Richmond, VA	Jun 15, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	98	Certified
R&D Group Leader - Process Development A-17144-42302	$143,603	Richmond, VA	Jun 14, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	98	Certified

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