Question 1

Does DHL Global Forwarding sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DHL Global Forwarding has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 450 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 DHL Global Forwarding, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 450 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 DHL Global Forwarding?

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 DHL Global Forwarding's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DHL Global Forwarding has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	455
2022	1	1	0	0	332

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Development Engineer G-100-24178-152057	$143,416	Tempe, AZ	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	450	Certified
Software Developer G-100-24131-984372	$143,416	Tempe, AZ	May 10, 2024	Aug 13, 2025	460	Certified
VP Ocean Freight Operations & Compliance, Americas A-22305-50084	$240,000	Miami, FL	Dec 19, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	332	Certified-Expired

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