Question 1

Does Hanwha Q Cells USA, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hanwha Q Cells USA, Inc. has filed 25 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 23 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 439 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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 439 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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, 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 Hanwha Q Cells USA, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hanwha Q Cells USA, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 25 total applications (23 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	9	8	1	445
2023	8	8	0	473
2022	6	6	0	309
2021	1	1	0	141

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Financial Analyst G-100-25067-759849	$68,800	Dalton, GA	Mar 8, 2025	Apr 16, 2025	39	Withdrawn
Equipment Engineer G-100-24339-515838	$50,000	Dalton, GA	Dec 3, 2024	Apr 10, 2025	128	Withdrawn
IT Engineer G-100-24181-162436	$58,000	Dalton, GA	Jun 29, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	439	Certified
IT Engineer G-100-24181-162434	$58,000	Dalton, GA	Jun 29, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	439	Certified
Equipment Engineer G-100-24181-162431	$50,000	Dalton, GA	Jun 29, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	439	Certified
Equipment Engineer G-100-24181-162430	$50,000	Dalton, GA	Jun 29, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	443	Certified
IT ERP Engineer G-100-24177-145253	$63,000	Dalton, GA	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	447	Certified
Production Engineer G-100-24159-085107	$63,500	Dalton, GA	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 9, 2025	459	Certified
Purchasing Specialist G-100-24152-054996	$50,000	Dalton, GA	May 31, 2024	Sep 2, 2025	459	Certified
Sr. Training Specialist G-100-24110-907137	$52,000	Dalton, GA	Apr 19, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	476	Certified
Purchasing Specialist G-100-23297-453935	$69,000	Dalton, GA	Oct 24, 2023	Mar 4, 2025	497	Certified - Expired
Process Engineer G-100-23269-380091	$68,000	Dalton, GA	Sep 26, 2023	Feb 7, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
Process Engineer G-100-23269-380065	$68,000	Dalton, GA	Sep 25, 2023	Feb 7, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Logistics Specialist G-100-23264-369151	$46,500	Dalton, GA	Sep 21, 2023	Feb 7, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Process Engineer G-100-23223-258765	$62,000	Dalton, GA	Aug 11, 2023	Dec 5, 2024	482	Certified - Expired
PLC Specialist G-200-23199-198524	$85,758	Dalton, GA	Jul 18, 2023	Dec 11, 2024	512	Certified - Expired
EHS Engineer G-100-23179-150060	$71,855	Dalton, GA	Jun 28, 2023	Aug 6, 2024	405	Certified
Equipment Engineer A-23034-97031	$58,000	Dalton, GA	Apr 11, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	377	Certified
Financial Analyst - Accounting A-22279-35202	$60,000	Dalton, GA	Nov 14, 2022	Oct 3, 2023	323	Certified-Expired
Equipment Engineer A-22285-37909	$51,293	Dalton, GA	Nov 11, 2022	Sep 26, 2023	319	Certified
Process Engineer A-22272-30862	$81,682	Dalton, GA	Oct 4, 2022	Jan 24, 2024	477	Certified-Expired
Quality Engineer A-22196-89038	$55,000	Dalton, GA	Sep 7, 2022	Jun 29, 2023	295	Certified
Quality Engineer A-22145-60690	$69,000	Dalton, GA	May 26, 2022	Jan 25, 2023	244	Certified-Expired
Finance Specialist A-21335-80111	$55,474	Dalton, GA	Jan 3, 2022	Dec 14, 2022	345	Certified-Expired
Senior Engineer, Equipment and Facility A-21057-56336	$83,500	Dalton, GA	Apr 15, 2021	Sep 3, 2021	141	Certified

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