Question 1

Does ESI North America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ESI North America has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 ESI North America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 ESI North America?

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 ESI North America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ESI North America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	1	1	468
2022	1	1	0	254
2017	1	1	0	69
2016	1	1	0	133

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Technical Engineer G-100-24110-907433	$115,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Apr 19, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	468	Certified
Sr. Technical Engineer G-100-24108-896979	$115,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Apr 17, 2024	Apr 19, 2024	2	Withdrawn
Application Engineer, Vibro-Acoustics (VA) A-22108-42338	$84,032	Farmington Hills, MI	Apr 18, 2022	Dec 28, 2022	254	Certified-Expired
Application Engineer-Materials & Welding A-17005-87684	$85,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Jan 11, 2017	Mar 21, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Senior CFD Software Engineer A-16260-53615	$95,000	San Diego, CA	Sep 16, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	133	Certified-Expired

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