Question 1

Does Fastenal Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fastenal Company has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 520 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 Fastenal Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 520 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 Fastenal Company?

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 Fastenal Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Fastenal Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	491
2023	5	3	0	2	586

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Manager G-100-24281-391110	$120,000	Winona, MN	Oct 7, 2024	Mar 11, 2026	520	Certified
Lead Developer G-100-24129-974157	$101,171	Winona, MN	May 8, 2024	Aug 13, 2025	462	Certified
Technical Program Manager G-100-23333-529961	$108,118	Winona, MN	Nov 29, 2023	Jun 24, 2025	573	Certified
Technical Program Manager G-100-23320-506742	$108,118	Winona, MN	Nov 16, 2023	Jun 24, 2025	586	Certified
Senior Developer - .NET G-100-23319-505014	$86,029	WINONA, MN	Nov 15, 2023	Jun 25, 2025	588	Certified
Senior Developer - .NET G-100-23319-502137	$86,029	WINONA, MN	Nov 15, 2023	Nov 15, 2023	0	Withdrawn
Technical Program Manager G-100-23272-401350	$108,118	Winona, MN	Sep 29, 2023	Nov 15, 2023	47	Withdrawn

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