Question 1

Does Knapp Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Knapp Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 338 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 Knapp Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 338 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 Knapp 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 Knapp Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Knapp Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	491
2020	1	1	188
2018	1	1	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Subsystems Field Technician III G-200-24323-483041	$82,000	KENNESAW, GA	Nov 18, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	493	Certified
Senior Mechanical Engineer Conveyor Systems G-100-24305-445595	$102,700	KENNESAW, GA	Oct 31, 2024	Mar 3, 2026	488	Certified
Final Engineer (Multiple Openings) A-20128-51544	$83,158	Kennesaw, GA	Jun 10, 2020	Dec 15, 2020	188	Certified-Expired
Solutions Engineer A-18240-12075	$83,013	Kennesaw, GA	Sep 5, 2018	Nov 19, 2018	75	Certified-Expired

Knapp Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Knapp Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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