Question 1

Does American Bureau of Shipping sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. American Bureau of Shipping has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 181 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 American Bureau of Shipping, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 181 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 American Bureau of Shipping?

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 American Bureau of Shipping's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

American Bureau of Shipping has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2026	1	0	1	—
2023	5	4	1	410
2022	3	3	0	324
2020	3	3	0	175
2019	6	6	0	53
2017	1	1	0	287

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Surveyor G-100-26047-644126	$117,749	Plantation, FL	Feb 16, 2026	Feb 17, 2026	1	Withdrawn
Principal Surveyor G-100-23272-400062	$128,502	Spring, TX	Sep 29, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	440	Certified - Expired
Surveyor II G-100-23257-346232	$75,460	Houma, LA	Sep 14, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	455	Certified - Expired
Senior Surveyor II G-100-23254-337266	$89,300	Houma, LA	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 8, 2024	119	Withdrawn
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS A-23122-36249	$84,739	SPRING, TX	May 26, 2023	May 31, 2024	371	Certified
SENIOR SURVEYOR II A-23118-35106	$109,242	SPRING, TX	May 25, 2023	May 31, 2024	372	Certified
SURVEYOR II A-22284-37362	$90,000	PLANTATION, FL	Nov 18, 2022	Oct 10, 2023	326	Certified-Expired
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - STRUCTURE A-22269-28336	$114,810	SPRING, TX	Nov 4, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	353	Certified-Expired
MANAGER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT A-22203-93379	$162,348	SPRING, TX	Aug 25, 2022	Jun 14, 2023	293	Certified
ELECTRICAL REVIEW ENGINEER A-20317-20213	$95,035	SPRING, TX	Nov 25, 2020	May 26, 2021	182	Certified
SENIOR ENGINEER I, TECHNOLOGY A-20311-18102	$92,560	SPRING, TX	Nov 25, 2020	May 25, 2021	181	Certified
SENIOR SURVEYOR I – MARINE SYSTEMS A-20114-46555	$72,000	SPRING, TX	May 7, 2020	Oct 16, 2020	162	Certified-Expired
Senior Financial Systems Analyst A-19139-07055	$108,800	Spring, TX	Jul 26, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	66	Certified
SENIOR ENGINEER II - ENGINEERING SERVICES A-19124-01196	$140,171	SPRING, TX	May 17, 2019	Jul 1, 2019	45	Certified
Principal Engineer - Materials A-19073-82008	$124,509	Spring, TX	Mar 29, 2019	May 21, 2019	53	Certified
Senior Engineer I A-19085-85746	$70,000	Spring, TX	Mar 28, 2019	May 17, 2019	50	Certified
Senior Engineer I A-19085-85702	$70,000	Spring, TX	Mar 28, 2019	May 21, 2019	54	Certified
Senior Engineer I A-19085-85616	$70,000	Spring, TX	Mar 28, 2019	May 17, 2019	50	Certified
Principal Engineer - ABS Freedom Program A-17251-85137	N/A	Houston, TX	Sep 8, 2017	Jun 22, 2018	287	Certified

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