Question 1

Does J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 114 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 J.C. Penney Corporation, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 114 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 J.C. Penney Corporation, 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 J.C. Penney Corporation, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

J.C. Penney Corporation, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	5	5	0	0	100
2016	10	10	0	0	145

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer A-17156-46578	$114,712	Plano, TX	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	114	Certified
Senior System Engineer A-17156-46572	$122,034	Plano, TX	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	114	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17156-46529	$117,936	Plano, TX	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	114	Certified
Divisional Trend Sr. Manager A-17055-06704	$82,700	Plano, TX	Feb 24, 2017	May 10, 2017	75	Certified
Software Engineer II A-17038-00074	$101,200	Plano, TX	Feb 7, 2017	May 2, 2017	84	Certified
Manager, Oracle Solutions A-16358-84469	$116,875	Plano, TX	Dec 23, 2016	Jul 20, 2017	209	Certified
Design Director A-16340-77089	$155,730	Plano, TX	Dec 5, 2016	Jul 20, 2017	227	Certified
Software Engineer II A-16333-74754	$110,000	Plano, TX	Nov 29, 2016	Jan 25, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Solution Architect A-16333-74942	$122,034	Plano, TX	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer II A-16327-73708	$125,000	Plano, TX	Nov 28, 2016	Jun 26, 2017	210	Certified
Sr. Assistant Designer A-16320-71495	$79,373	New York, NY	Nov 15, 2016	Jan 25, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer II A-16246-49207	$101,200	Plano, TX	Sep 2, 2016	May 10, 2017	250	Certified
Software Engineer II A-16196-32825	$101,200	Plano, TX	Jul 14, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	95	Certified-Expired
Sr. Software Engineer A-16196-32810	$113,901	Plano, TX	Jul 14, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	95	Certified-Expired
Application Analyst II A-15362-54861	$90,700	Plano, TX	Jan 4, 2016	Nov 28, 2016	329	Certified-Expired

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