Question 1

Does Formosa Plastics Corporation Louisiana sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Formosa Plastics Corporation Louisiana has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 388 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 Formosa Plastics Corporation Louisiana, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 388 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 Formosa Plastics Corporation Louisiana?

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 Formosa Plastics Corporation Louisiana's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Formosa Plastics Corporation Louisiana has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Expansion Engineer A-23075-13930	$111,678	Baton Rouge, LA	Mar 16, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	379	Certified-Expired
Process Engineer A-23040-99794	$94,307	Baton Rouge, LA	Feb 9, 2023	Mar 12, 2024	397	Certified-Expired

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