Question 1

Does Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 401 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 Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 401 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 Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc.?

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 Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. has a 80% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	2	1	1	472
2022	1	1	0	0	353
2016	1	1	0	0	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Import/Export Logistics Coordinator G-100-24355-564443	$78,833	Nashville, TN	Dec 20, 2024	Nov 20, 2025	335	Withdrawn
Senior Buyer G-100-24325-487573	$103,000	Columbus, OH	Nov 20, 2024	Mar 30, 2026	495	Certified
Commercial Marketing Specialist - North America G-100-24200-204746	$73,746	Troy, MI	Jul 18, 2024	Jan 5, 2026	536	Denied
Country Buyer G-100-24172-133099	$88,188	Nashville, TN	Jun 20, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	449	Certified
Project Engineer A-22298-45183	$98,842	High Point, NC	Nov 4, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	353	Certified-Expired
CONTROLLER A-16259-52902	$94,515	NORCROSS, GA	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	76	Certified-Expired

Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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