Question 1

Does International Paper sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. International Paper has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 441 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 International Paper, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 441 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 International Paper?

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 International Paper's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

International Paper has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	484
2023	8	7	1	427
2022	1	1	0	346

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Business Consultant G-100-24096-860741	$133,000	Memphis, TN	Apr 5, 2024	Jul 29, 2025	480	Certified
Business Analyst G-100-24074-799599	$100,464	Memphis, TN	Mar 14, 2024	Jul 15, 2025	488	Certified
Innovation Director G-100-23300-461877	$151,000	Memphis, TN	Oct 27, 2023	Mar 6, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Audit Supervisor G-100-23269-380920	$87,600	Memphis, TN	Sep 26, 2023	Jan 14, 2025	476	Certified - Expired
Application Development Analyst G-100-23220-247881	$106,000	Memphis, TN	Aug 8, 2023	Oct 29, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
Mill Manager G-100-23181-158095	$242,900	Memphis, TN	Jun 30, 2023	Apr 17, 2024	292	Withdrawn
Application Development Analysts 2 (Omega Services and Solutions – Proc Ctrls-Automation-Integration A-23137-43674	$110,000	Memphis, TN	May 31, 2023	May 29, 2024	364	Certified
LAN Support Analyst II A-23138-44592	$118,000	Memphis, TN	May 23, 2023	May 29, 2024	372	Certified
Sailpoint Security Developer A-23041-00337	$95,000	Memphis, TN	Mar 7, 2023	Apr 3, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
CyberArk Developer A-23031-95234	$104,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 21, 2023	May 7, 2024	441	Certified
SAP Solution Manager and Test Technology A-22308-52060	$125,000	Memphis, TN	Nov 15, 2022	Oct 27, 2023	346	Certified-Expired

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