Question 1

Does Domtar Paper Company LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Domtar Paper Company LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 163 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 Domtar Paper Company LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 163 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 Domtar Paper Company LLC?

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 Domtar Paper Company LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Domtar Paper Company LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	329
2020	1	1	178
2019	1	1	69
2017	1	1	147

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Functional Analyst A-22321-59722	$117,874	Fort Mill, SC	Nov 21, 2022	Oct 16, 2023	329	Certified-Expired
Senior Integration Analyst A-20132-53015	$109,013	Fort Mill, SC	May 29, 2020	Nov 23, 2020	178	Certified-Expired
Senior Functional Analyst, SAP A-19020-64312	$96,602	Fort Mill, SC	Feb 28, 2019	May 8, 2019	69	Certified
SAP Functional Analyst – APO (Advanced Planner and Optimizer) A-17349-22096	N/A	Fort Mill, SC	Dec 19, 2017	May 15, 2018	147	Certified

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