Question 1

Does Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 407 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 Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 407 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 Drive Automotive Industries of America, 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 Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc. has a 91.7% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	3	3	0	482
2023	4	4	0	419
2022	2	2	0	311
2021	1	0	1	—
2020	1	1	0	202
2017	1	1	0	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Press Project Engineer G-100-24206-219187	$101,000	Piedmont, SC	Jul 24, 2024	Dec 2, 2025	496	Certified
Controller & IT Manager G-100-24107-892551	$155,000	Piedmont, SC	Apr 16, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	470	Certified
Engineering, Sr. Program Coordination Manager G-100-24019-652472	$154,724	Piedmont, SC	Jan 19, 2024	May 12, 2025	479	Certified
Assistant Tooling Manager G-100-23290-437938	$94,000	Piedmont, SC	Oct 17, 2023	Feb 18, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
WCM (World Class Manufacturing)/MAFACT Leader G-100-23227-264322	$97,335	Piedmont, SC	Aug 15, 2023	Oct 22, 2024	434	Certified - Expired
Press Tooling Engineer A-23110-30426	$130,000	Piedmont, SC	Apr 24, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	371	Certified
Electrical Engineering Specialist A-23074-13562	$93,309	Piedmont, SC	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 5, 2024	380	Certified
Controller & IT Manager A-22094-35361	$130,000	Piedmont, SC	Apr 6, 2022	Jan 3, 2023	272	Certified-Expired
Production Manager A-22012-96959	$130,000	Piedmont, SC	Jan 12, 2022	Dec 27, 2022	349	Certified-Expired
Electrical Engineering Specialist A-21187-12780	$93,309	Piedmont, SC	Jul 14, 2021	Dec 7, 2022	511	Denied
Electrical Industrial Engineer A-20286-09668	$79,000	Piedmont, SC	Oct 15, 2020	May 5, 2021	202	Certified
Mechanical Engineering Technician A-17086-17546	$79,456	Piedmont, SC	Mar 27, 2017	May 30, 2017	64	Certified

Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Drive Automotive Industries of America, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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