Question 1

Does CTS International sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CTS International has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 174 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 International, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 174 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 International?

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 International's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CTS International has a 100% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (19 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	493
2023	1	1	0	435
2019	1	1	0	90
2017	7	7	0	131
2016	4	3	1	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
EE Technical Designer G-100-24206-218308	$134,160	Everett, WA	Jul 24, 2024	Dec 9, 2025	503	Certified
Wire Installation Design Engineer G-100-24185-173706	$115,440	Everett, WA	Jul 3, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	492	Certified
Wire Installation Design Engineer G-100-24185-173434	$115,440	Everett, WA	Jul 3, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	492	Certified
Wire Installation Design Engineer G-100-24184-168633	$139,360	Everett, WA	Jul 2, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	493	Certified
Wire Installation Design Engineer G-100-24183-164624	$115,440	Everett, WA	Jul 1, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	494	Certified
MRB Stress Engineer G-100-23201-204123	$170,560	Savannah, GA	Jul 20, 2023	Sep 27, 2024	435	Certified
Stress Engineer A-19008-60090	$128,960	Everett, WA	Jan 16, 2019	Apr 16, 2019	90	Certified
Electrical Harness Installation Engineers A-17237-80177	N/A	Savannah, GA	Sep 7, 2017	May 16, 2018	251	Certified
Propulsion Systems Engineers A-17235-79266	N/A	Savannah, GA	Sep 1, 2017	Feb 22, 2018	174	Certified-Expired
Stress Analysis Engineer A-17234-78748	N/A	Savannah, GA	Aug 31, 2017	Jan 19, 2018	141	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Design Engineers A-17178-57153	$120,931	Savannah, GA	Jun 30, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	89	Certified
Electrical Harness Installation Engineers A-17153-46041	$103,168	Savannah, GA	Jun 5, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	107	Certified
Electrical Harness Installation Engineers A-17152-45553	$103,168	Savannah, GA	Jun 5, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	107	Certified
Mechanical Design Engineers A-17129-36197	$112,216	Everett, WA	May 12, 2017	Jul 10, 2017	59	Certified
Electrical Harness Installation Engineers A-16315-70122	$103,168	Savannah, GA	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 19, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Stress Analysis Engineer A-16301-66020	$120,931	Savannah, GA	Nov 1, 2016	Jan 17, 2017	77	Certified-Expired
Stress Analysis Engineer A-16301-65885	$120,931	Savannah, GA	Oct 31, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	51	Certified-Expired
Structural Design Engineers A-16162-20480	$119,101	Savannah, GA	Jun 15, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	127	Withdrawn
Structural Design Engineer A-12101-53274	N/A	Everett, WA	May 14, 2012	Nov 17, 2017	2,013	Certified-Expired
Structural Design Engineer A-12101-53219	N/A	Everett, WA	May 14, 2012	Jan 4, 2018	2,061	Certified-Expired
Stress Analysis Engineer C-08116-46167	$93,600	Everett, WA	Apr 30, 2008	Oct 17, 2016	3,092	Withdrawn

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