Question 1

Does Lima Refining Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lima Refining Company has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 Lima Refining Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 Lima Refining Company?

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 Lima Refining Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lima Refining Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	468
2018	1	1	0	0	120

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Instrumentation Reliability Manager G-100-24086-831648	$180,917	Lima, OH	Mar 26, 2024	Jul 7, 2025	468	Certified
Strategic Planning Analyst A-18338-47945	$87,200	Dublin, OH	Dec 18, 2018	Apr 17, 2019	120	Certified

Lima Refining Company — Green Card PERM Data

Lima Refining Company PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Sun Coast Resources, LLC

IP&E Holdings, LLC

Gulf Management Services LP

Campbeell Oil Co Inc

PUMA Energy Services (latam) LLC

US Golden Lubes Corp

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?