Question 1

Does Burns Engineering, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Burns Engineering, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 314 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 Burns Engineering, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 314 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 Burns Engineering, 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 Burns Engineering, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Burns Engineering, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	3	1	439
2022	1	1	0	242
2020	1	1	0	190

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Engineering Specialist G-100-23313-488997	$123,718	Pittsburgh, PA	Nov 8, 2023	Mar 20, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Engineering Design Associate G-100-23200-200662	$101,858	Washington, DC	Jul 19, 2023	Oct 3, 2024	442	Certified - Expired
Mechanical Engineer II G-100-23169-122478	$108,472	Orlando, FL	Jun 18, 2023	Feb 24, 2024	251	Withdrawn
Senior Engineering Specialist A-23103-26882	$115,357	Washington, DC	Apr 14, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	376	Certified
Electrical Engineer Associate A-22132-54451	$73,341	Philadelphia, PA	May 30, 2022	Jan 27, 2023	242	Certified-Expired
Project Manager I A-20307-15350	$118,206	Washington, DC	Dec 2, 2020	Jun 10, 2021	190	Certified

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