Question 1

Does CTS Engineering, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CTS Engineering, Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 218 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 CTS Engineering, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 218 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 CTS 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 CTS Engineering, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CTS Engineering, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	252
2020	1	1	218
2016	1	1	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Transportation Engineer A-22080-28668	$65,083	Doral, FL	Apr 13, 2022	Dec 21, 2022	252	Certified-Expired
Traffic Engineer A-20169-66782	$72,144	Doral, FL	Jun 30, 2020	Feb 3, 2021	218	Certified-Expired
Traffic System Engineer A-16299-65176	$56,000	Doral, FL	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	67	Certified-Expired

CTS Engineering, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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