Question 1

Does Baker Hughes Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Baker Hughes Company has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 304 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 Baker Hughes Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 304 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 Baker Hughes Company?

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 Baker Hughes Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Baker Hughes Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	461
2021	1	1	154
2020	1	1	164

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Finance Specialist - Data And Analytics G-100-24177-146888	$140,605	Houston, TX	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	443	Certified
Commercial Enablement Director G-100-24068-784283	$211,000	Houston, TX	Mar 8, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	479	Certified
Senior ARMO Staff Manager A-21050-53815	$127,046	Houston, TX	Mar 3, 2021	Aug 4, 2021	154	Certified
Sr. Engineer CTH 3- Mechanical Component A-20076-31049	$123,000	Billerica, MA	May 8, 2020	Oct 19, 2020	164	Certified-Expired

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