Question 1

Does Automotive Lighting, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Automotive Lighting, LLC has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Automotive Lighting, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Automotive Lighting, 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 Automotive Lighting, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Automotive Lighting, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	79
2016	7	7	0	0	79

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Engineer A-17107-25967	$76,773	Auburn Hills, MI	Apr 18, 2017	Jul 11, 2017	84	Certified
Thermal Simulation Engineer A-17039-00650	$85,384	Auburn Hills, MI	Feb 10, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	74	Certified
CATIA Designer A-16279-59386	$104,520	Auburn Hills, MI	Oct 6, 2016	Dec 16, 2016	71	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-16277-58520	$91,811	Auburn Hills, MI	Oct 4, 2016	Dec 15, 2016	72	Certified-Expired
Senior Process Engineering Technician A-16242-47232	$51,043	El Paso, TX	Aug 29, 2016	Dec 15, 2016	108	Certified-Expired
Advanced Purchasing Coordinator (Electronics) A-16242-47197	$108,576	Auburn Hills, MI	Aug 29, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	78	Certified-Expired
Thermal Simulation Engineer A-16237-46071	$91,811	Auburn Hills, MI	Aug 25, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	82	Certified-Expired
Customer Quality Engineer A-16209-36606	$69,784	El Paso, TX	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	81	Certified-Expired
Program Manager A-16194-31846	$120,619	Auburn Hills, MI	Jul 15, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	97	Certified-Expired

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