Question 1

Does Engel Machinery, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Engel Machinery, Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 117 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 Engel Machinery, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 117 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 Engel Machinery, 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 Engel Machinery, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Engel Machinery, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	373
2022	2	2	303
2021	1	1	154
2019	1	1	69
2017	2	2	76
2016	1	1	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Applications Engineer (Plastics Application Expert - Injection Molding) A-23142-45964	$98,862	York, PA	May 23, 2023	May 30, 2024	373	Certified
Technical Trainer A-22271-30072	$78,021	York, PA	Oct 12, 2022	Sep 22, 2023	345	Certified
Field Service Engineer A-22105-41551	$65,458	Corona, CA	May 3, 2022	Jan 18, 2023	260	Certified-Expired
Start-up Engineer A-20351-34028	$120,000	York, PA	Jan 26, 2021	Jun 29, 2021	154	Certified
Mechanical Engineer A-19042-72055	$70,000	York, PA	Mar 5, 2019	May 13, 2019	69	Certified
Field Service Engineer A-17044-02484	$100,048	York, PA	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	79	Certified
Field Service Engineer A-17047-04057	$87,048	York, PA	Feb 27, 2017	May 10, 2017	72	Certified
Systems Specialist A-16287-61735	$83,655	York, PA	Oct 27, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	63	Certified-Expired

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