Question 1

Does Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 459 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 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 459 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 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, 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 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	0	452
2023	3	3	0	0	479

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Site Manager G-100-25044-690859	$130,728	Houston, TX	Feb 13, 2025	May 7, 2026	448	Certified
Senior Geotechnical Engineer G-100-25034-660720	$120,000	Houston, TX	Feb 3, 2025	May 4, 2026	455	Certified
Technical Superintendent G-200-23356-587197	$115,000	Houston, TX	Dec 21, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	494	Certified
Electrical Engineering Manager G-100-23328-522448	$112,923	Houston, TX	Nov 24, 2023	Mar 21, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Site Manager G-100-23272-399480	$132,184	Houston, TX	Sep 29, 2023	Dec 31, 2024	459	Certified - Expired

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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