Question 1

Does Komatsu America Corp. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Komatsu America Corp. 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 171 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 Komatsu America Corp., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 171 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 Komatsu America Corp.?

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 Komatsu America Corp.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Komatsu America Corp. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	482
2020	1	1	216
2018	2	2	112

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer - Drive Systems G-100-24100-870479	$81,744	Chicago, IL	Apr 9, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	482	Certified
Manufacturing Engineer A-20224-87098	$79,922	Newberry, SC	Oct 9, 2020	May 13, 2021	216	Certified
Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy & Analytics A-18337-47333	$118,851	Rolling Meadows, IL	Dec 27, 2018	Apr 4, 2019	98	Certified
ICT Business Application Engineer A-18317-40568	$99,424	Rolling Meadows, IL	Dec 12, 2018	Apr 17, 2019	126	Certified

Komatsu America Corp. — Green Card PERM Data

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