Question 1

Does Cherne Contracting Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cherne Contracting Corporation has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 344 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 Cherne Contracting Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 344 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 Cherne Contracting Corporation?

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 Cherne Contracting Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cherne Contracting Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	497
2023	2	2	462
2022	1	1	254
2021	1	1	160
2020	1	1	194

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Field Engineer 3 G-100-24233-279155	$107,408	Bloomington, MN	Aug 20, 2024	Dec 30, 2025	497	Certified
Construction Manager [General Superintendent] G-100-23313-492008	$193,495	Bloomington, MN	Nov 9, 2023	Mar 12, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
General Superintendent G-100-23222-256474	$120,120	Omaha, NE	Aug 10, 2023	Oct 17, 2024	434	Certified - Expired
Scheduling Analyst A-22116-46252	$70,096	Lenexa, KS	May 9, 2022	Jan 18, 2023	254	Certified-Expired
Project Manager A-21004-38524	$141,315	Lenexa, KS	Jan 21, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	160	Certified
Construction Manager A-20266-02558	$64,522	Houston, TX	Oct 25, 2020	May 7, 2021	194	Certified

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