Question 1

Does Airgas sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Airgas has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 360 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 Airgas, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 360 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 Airgas?

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 Airgas's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Airgas has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	447
2023	1	1	484
2022	1	1	273
2016	1	1	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SAP Commerce Architect G-100-24187-177541	$125,133	Radnor, PA	Jul 5, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	447	Certified
Contracts Specialist G-100-23292-443406	$69,243	Radnor, PA	Oct 19, 2023	Feb 14, 2025	484	Certified - Expired
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER A-22196-89379	$114,786	RADNOR, PA	Jul 27, 2022	Apr 26, 2023	273	Certified
Sr. Business Systems Analyst A-16327-73940	$74,963	Radnor, PA	Dec 12, 2016	Feb 17, 2017	67	Certified-Expired

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