Question 1

Does Freese and Nichols, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Freese and Nichols, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 Freese and Nichols, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 Freese and Nichols, 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 Freese and Nichols, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Freese and Nichols, Inc. has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	0	1	—
2021	1	1	0	167
2020	1	1	0	221
2018	3	3	0	141

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mechanical Engineer V A-22047-12121	$127,046	Austin, TX	Mar 29, 2022	Mar 29, 2023	365	Denied
Environmental Scientist II A-21025-45445	$72,717	Houston, TX	Feb 2, 2021	Jul 19, 2021	167	Certified
Engineer III (Civil/Environmental) A-20202-78440	$74,381	Raleigh, NC	Jul 23, 2020	Mar 1, 2021	221	Certified-Expired
Landscape Architect Intern III A-18298-33658	$53,643	Fort Worth, TX	Nov 2, 2018	Mar 14, 2019	132	Certified-Expired
Electrical Engineer III A-18106-63704	N/A	FORT WORTH, TX	Apr 17, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	146	Certified
Stormwater Engineer II A-18102-62487	N/A	FORT WORTH, TX	Apr 17, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	146	Certified

Freese and Nichols, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Freese and Nichols, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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