Question 1

Does Highlight Industries, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Highlight Industries, Inc. 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 289 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 Highlight Industries, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 289 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 Highlight Industries, 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 Highlight Industries, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Highlight Industries, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	432
2022	4	4	0	0	299

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mechanical Engineer G-100-23193-182910	$71,490	Wyoming, MI	Jul 12, 2023	Sep 16, 2024	432	Certified
Electrical Engineer A-22094-35356	$55,000	Wyoming, MI	May 10, 2022	Jun 5, 2023	391	Certified
Electrical Engineer A-22094-35206	$55,000	Wyoming, MI	May 10, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	289	Certified-Expired
Industrial Engineer II A-22053-14694	$72,592	Wyoming, MI	Feb 22, 2022	Nov 10, 2022	261	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Engineer A-22026-03059	$69,100	Wyoming, MI	Feb 2, 2022	Oct 12, 2022	252	Certified-Expired

Highlight Industries, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Highlight Industries, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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