Question 1

Does H.W. Lochner, INC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. H.W. Lochner, 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 378 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 H.W. Lochner, INC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 378 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 H.W. Lochner, 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 H.W. Lochner, INC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

H.W. Lochner, INC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	484
2023	1	1	378
2022	1	1	353
2020	1	1	156

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Structural Engineer G-100-24068-784481	$124,862	Tampa, FL	Mar 8, 2024	Jul 5, 2025	484	Certified
Traffic Engineer G-100-24068-784468	$104,603	Tampa, FL	Mar 8, 2024	Jul 5, 2025	484	Certified
Traffic Engineer A-23045-01535	$111,467	Salt Lake City, UT	Mar 29, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	378	Certified
Senior Structural Engineer A-22276-32549	$83,054	Chicago, IL	Nov 4, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	353	Certified-Expired
Civil Engineer A-20108-44296	$66,165	Dallas, TX	Apr 28, 2020	Oct 1, 2020	156	Certified-Expired

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