Question 1

Does Columbia Brands USA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Columbia Brands USA has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 327 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 Columbia Brands USA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 327 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 Columbia Brands USA?

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 Columbia Brands USA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Brands USA has a 77.8% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (7 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	435
2021	1	1	0	350
2020	5	3	2	261
2016	1	1	0	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Engineering Lead G-100-23248-320715	$106,142	Portland, OR	Sep 5, 2023	Dec 18, 2024	470	Certified - Expired
DTC Azure Architect A-23012-86452	$141,939	PORTLAND, OR	Jan 30, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Senior SAP Basis Administrator A-21298-62968	$141,939	Portland, OR	Dec 1, 2021	Nov 16, 2022	350	Certified-Expired
Business Analyst - IV A-20358-36496	$115,500	Portland, OR	Dec 29, 2020	Aug 24, 2021	238	Certified
Senior Solutions Architecture Manager A-20247-95940	$164,220	Portland, OR	Sep 21, 2020	Aug 10, 2021	323	Certified
Business Analyst III, Distribution Information Systems A-20189-73737	$101,629	Portland, OR	Jul 7, 2020	Feb 12, 2021	220	Certified-Expired
Business Analyst - IV A-20079-33077	$108,035	Portland, OR	Mar 20, 2020	Feb 10, 2021	327	Denied
Business Analyst III, Distribution Information Systems A-20079-32859	$101,629	Portland, OR	Mar 20, 2020	Feb 18, 2021	335	Denied
Distribution Center (DC) Engineer A-16235-44850	$97,261	Portland, OR	Aug 24, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	68	Certified-Expired

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