Question 1

Does Drillmec Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drillmec Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 192 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 Drillmec Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 192 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 Drillmec 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 Drillmec Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Drillmec Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	491
2022	1	1	0	292
2018	2	1	1	105
2017	2	2	0	156

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Field Rig Technician and Supervisor G-200-24289-407332	$93,288	Houston, TX	Oct 15, 2024	Feb 18, 2026	491	Certified
Project Engineer A-22229-07210	$97,552	Houston, TX	Aug 24, 2022	Jun 12, 2023	292	Certified
Structural Engineer A-18339-48657	$71,406	Houston, TX	Dec 7, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	105	Certified-Expired
Field Rig Technician and Supervisor A-18037-40164	$83,928	Houston, TX	Feb 27, 2018	Oct 10, 2018	225	Withdrawn
Accounting Manager A-17299-03353	N/A	Houston, TX	Nov 7, 2017	Apr 10, 2018	154	Certified
SENIOR ELECTRICIAN A-17177-56103	N/A	HOUSTON, TX	Jun 30, 2017	Dec 5, 2017	158	Certified-Expired

Drillmec Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Drillmec Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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