Question 1

Does Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 300 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 Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 300 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 Kawasaki Rail Car, 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 Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	491
2019	3	2	0	1	204

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Engineer G-100-24304-442928	$91,894	Yonkers, NY	Oct 30, 2024	Mar 5, 2026	491	Certified
Systems Integration Engineer G-100-24304-442914	$99,154	Yonkers, NY	Oct 30, 2024	Mar 5, 2026	491	Certified
Senior Manager, MIS A-19345-94273	$124,946	Yonkers, NY	Dec 20, 2019	Oct 15, 2020	300	Certified-Expired
Jr. Business Analyst A-19177-23741	$93,642	Yonkers, NY	Jul 19, 2019	Aug 29, 2019	41	Withdrawn
Systems Integration Engineer A-18307-37265	$79,830	Yonkers, NY	Jan 2, 2019	Apr 19, 2019	107	Certified

Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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