Question 1

Does Graham Packaging sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Graham Packaging has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 154 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 Graham Packaging, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 154 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 Graham Packaging?

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 Graham Packaging's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Graham Packaging has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	504
2022	1	1	357
2021	1	1	154
2020	1	1	181
2017	2	2	98
2016	2	2	97

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sourcing Manager G-100-24219-248695	$77,600	Lancaster, PA	Aug 6, 2024	Dec 30, 2025	511	Certified
Research and Development Engineer G-100-24038-700252	$100,693	York, PA	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 18, 2025	497	Certified
SAP EWM Analyst A-22307-51258	$125,000	LANCASTER, PA	Dec 29, 2022	Dec 21, 2023	357	Certified-Expired
Plant Manager A-20339-29044	$125,000	Lancaster, PA	Mar 2, 2021	Aug 3, 2021	154	Certified
VP, Procurement A-20337-27422	$250,000	Lancaster, PA	Dec 29, 2020	Jun 28, 2021	181	Certified
Production Manager A-17158-47543	N/A	Memphis, TN	Aug 2, 2017	Dec 11, 2017	131	Certified-Expired
Automation Electronics Engineer A-16335-75610	$92,000	York, PA	Jan 10, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Process Engineering Manager A-16195-32311	$80,000	Harrisonburg, VA	Sep 8, 2016	Dec 6, 2016	89	Certified-Expired
Production Manager A-16182-28390	$91,980	Casa Grande, AZ	Aug 4, 2016	Nov 17, 2016	105	Certified-Expired

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