Question 1

Does GKN Aerospace El Cajon sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GKN Aerospace El Cajon has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 140 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 GKN Aerospace El Cajon, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 140 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 GKN Aerospace El Cajon?

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 GKN Aerospace El Cajon's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GKN Aerospace El Cajon has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	0	503
2018	1	0	1	—
2017	2	2	0	79

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Supply Chain Flow and Inventory Analyst G-100-23285-428437	$98,474	El Cajon, CA	Oct 12, 2023	Feb 26, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Senior Stress Engineer A-18073-52370	$160,000	Santa Ana, CA	Mar 21, 2018	Oct 4, 2018	197	Denied
Program Manager A-17046-03442	$165,755	El Cajon, CA	Feb 16, 2017	May 10, 2017	83	Certified
Program Manager A-17012-90521	$126,298	Santa Ana, CA	Jan 20, 2017	Apr 5, 2017	75	Certified

GKN Aerospace El Cajon — Green Card PERM Data

GKN Aerospace El Cajon PERM & Green Card Filings

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