Question 1

Does CGG Services (U.S.) INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CGG Services (U.S.) INC. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 CGG Services (U.S.) INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 CGG Services (U.S.) 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 CGG Services (U.S.) INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CGG Services (U.S.) INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	70
2016	2	1	0	1	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer / Batch Infrastructure A-17143-41786	$90,563	Houston, TX	May 26, 2017	Aug 10, 2017	76	Certified
Graphical Software Developer A-17143-41696	$85,862	Houston, TX	May 26, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	73	Certified
Senior Navigation Projects Engineer A-17023-93871	$130,062	Houston, TX	Feb 28, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	59	Certified
Data Infrastructure Engineer A-16286-60862	$74,318	Houston, TX	Oct 18, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	1	Withdrawn
Intermediate Products Navigation Specialist A-16183-28738	$80,538	Houston, TX	Jul 21, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	91	Certified-Expired

CGG Services (U.S.) INC. — Green Card PERM Data

CGG Services (U.S.) INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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