Question 1

Does HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 360 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 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 360 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 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas?

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 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	475
2023	4	4	425
2022	3	3	301
2020	1	1	189
2019	1	1	51
2018	1	1	57

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Geotechnical Engineer G-100-24127-962395	$105,602	Charlotte, NC	May 6, 2024	Aug 21, 2025	472	Certified
Fire & Life Safety Engineer G-100-24075-803441	$87,672	Charlotte, NC	Mar 15, 2024	Jul 6, 2025	478	Certified
Fire Protection Engineer G-100-23238-298473	$116,064	Charlotte, NC	Aug 26, 2023	Dec 10, 2024	472	Certified - Expired
Water Resources Project Engineer G-100-23207-217601	$109,491	Raleigh, NC	Jul 26, 2023	Oct 16, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
Water Resources Engineer A-23129-39357	$109,491	Raleigh, NC	May 12, 2023	May 31, 2024	385	Certified
Water Resources Engineer A-23115-32781	$76,918	Charlotte, NC	May 1, 2023	May 28, 2024	393	Certified
Bridge Engineer A-22259-23187	$77,750	Raleigh, NC	Sep 21, 2022	Aug 21, 2023	334	Certified
Mechanical Engineer A-22219-01482	$86,008	Charlotte, NC	Aug 8, 2022	Jun 5, 2023	301	Certified
Bridge Engineer A-22194-87779	$103,750	Raleigh, NC	Jul 19, 2022	Apr 18, 2023	273	Certified
Water/Wastewater Engineer A-20323-22712	$71,344	Raleigh, NC	Nov 19, 2020	May 27, 2021	189	Certified
Geotechnical Engineer A-19098-90251	$94,474	Charlotte, NC	Apr 10, 2019	May 31, 2019	51	Certified
Water/Wastewater Project Engineer A-18254-17151	$91,894	Raleigh, NC	Sep 11, 2018	Nov 7, 2018	57	Certified-Expired

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