Question 1

Does GEA Systems North America LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GEA Systems North America LLC has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 159 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 GEA Systems North America LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 159 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 GEA Systems North America LLC?

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 GEA Systems North America LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GEA Systems North America LLC has a 88.9% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (8 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	1	1	471
2023	2	2	0	403
2021	3	3	0	156
2018	2	2	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Process Automation Engineer G-100-24187-176153	$135,533	Hudson, WI	Jul 4, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	508	Denied
Senior Process Manager G-100-24086-831936	$121,233	Hudson, WI	Mar 26, 2024	Jul 10, 2025	471	Certified
Senior Process Automation Engineer A-23110-30518	$103,106	Hudson, WI	May 15, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	388	Certified
Regional Sales Manager A-23041-00285	$100,000	Columbia, MD	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	418	Certified
Application Engineer A-21032-47817	$65,893	Hudson, WI	Feb 18, 2021	Jul 27, 2021	159	Certified
Service Sales - Beverage A-21027-46415	$107,292	Columbia, MD	Feb 16, 2021	Jul 22, 2021	156	Certified
Regional Sales Manager A-21022-44800	$116,936	Columbia, MD	Feb 16, 2021	Jul 15, 2021	149	Certified
Senior Process Automation Engineer A-18136-75922	N/A	Hudson, WI	May 22, 2018	Aug 9, 2018	79	Certified
Senior Process Automation Engineer A-18130-73862	N/A	Hudson, WI	May 14, 2018	Aug 6, 2018	84	Certified

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