Question 1

Does Airgas USA, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Airgas USA, LLC has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 273 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 USA, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 273 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 USA, LLC?

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 USA, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Airgas USA, LLC has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (4 certified, 2 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	0	2	0	—
2023	1	0	0	1	—
2022	1	1	0	0	267
2020	2	1	0	1	278
2018	2	2	0	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Process Engineer G-100-24158-081592	$80,392	Radnor, PA	Jun 6, 2024	Feb 13, 2026	617	Denied
Division Vice President & CFO, West Division G-100-24110-908426	$223,704	Long Beach, CA	Apr 19, 2024	Feb 13, 2026	665	Denied
SENIOR ANALYST - BUSINESS SYSTEMS A-22355-77548	$140,462	HOUSTON, TX	Feb 6, 2023	Aug 21, 2023	196	Withdrawn
SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER A-22101-39044	$149,948	HOUSTON, TX	Apr 21, 2022	Jan 13, 2023	267	Certified-Expired
DIVISION PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER A-20218-84992	$145,700	HOUSTON, TX	Aug 19, 2020	Aug 19, 2021	365	Withdrawn
Senior Analyst, Business Systems A-20121-49237	$125,000	Radnor, PA	May 28, 2020	Mar 2, 2021	278	Certified-Expired
Industrial Risk Representative A-18266-21227	$111,800	Houston, TX	Sep 28, 2018	Nov 30, 2018	63	Certified-Expired
Senior Financial Analyst A-18201-99849	$86,944	Tampa, FL	Jul 20, 2018	Oct 29, 2018	101	Certified-Expired

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