Question 1

Does Arkema Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Arkema Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 198 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 Arkema Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 198 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 Arkema 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 Arkema Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Arkema Inc. has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	485
2022	1	1	0	252
2018	1	1	0	68
2017	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Strategic Procurement Manager G-100-23290-437633	$130,229	King of Prussia, PA	Oct 17, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager A-22126-51522	$114,067	Alsip, IL	Jun 6, 2022	Feb 13, 2023	252	Certified-Expired
Construction Specialties Sales Manager A-18261-19387	$136,000	Cary, NC	Oct 12, 2018	Dec 19, 2018	68	Certified-Expired
Sales and Marketing Manager, Coating Resins A-17212-70135	N/A	Cary, NC	Aug 11, 2017	Jan 2, 2018	144	Denied

Arkema Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Arkema Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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