Question 1

Does Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 468 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 Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 468 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 Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, 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 Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	5	0	480
2023	4	3	1	501
2022	2	2	0	363

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manufacturing Engineer G-100-24325-489130	$70,000	Holland, MI	Nov 20, 2024	Mar 29, 2026	494	Certified
Sr. Controls Engineer G-100-24264-354062	$116,646	Pontiac, MI	Sep 20, 2024	Feb 3, 2026	501	Certified
Maintenance Manager G-100-24165-109127	$114,500	Northlake, TX	Jun 13, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	452	Certified
Quality Manager G-100-24130-976489	$88,500	Richmond, KY	May 9, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	468	Certified
Program Manager G-100-24064-768673	$110,000	Pontiac, MI	Mar 4, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	483	Certified
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer G-100-23320-507300	$116,210	Irving, TX	Nov 16, 2023	Sep 19, 2024	308	Withdrawn
Controls Engineer G-100-23257-346963	$88,000	Holland, MI	Sep 14, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Sr. Controls Engineer G-100-23249-325084	$120,000	Pontiac, MI	Sep 6, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
Manufacturing Engineer G-100-23187-169347	$171,600,000	Northlake, TX	Jul 6, 2023	Sep 9, 2024	431	Certified
Corporate Manufacturing Engineer A-22332-63799	$87,000	Pontiac, MI	Dec 17, 2022	Jan 26, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Launch Quality Engineer A-22311-52976	$112,133	Pontiac, MI	Nov 17, 2022	Oct 4, 2023	321	Certified-Expired

Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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