Question 1

Does Linde Engineering North America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Linde Engineering North America has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 Linde Engineering North America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 Linde Engineering North America?

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 Linde Engineering North America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Linde Engineering North America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	497
2023	2	2	398
2022	1	1	472

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Civil and Structural Engineer G-100-24211-227602	$121,347	The Woodlands, TX	Jul 29, 2024	Nov 19, 2025	478	Certified
Senior Electrical Engineer G-100-24079-812938	$156,754	The Woodlands, TX	Mar 19, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	506	Certified
Senior Development Specialist G-100-24079-812827	$121,261	Tonawanda, NY	Mar 19, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	506	Certified
Senior Lead Process Engineer A-23132-41310	$150,554	The Woodlands, TX	May 31, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	370	Certified
Equipment Engineer Specialist II A-22308-51776	$103,126	Tonawanda, NY	Feb 17, 2023	Apr 17, 2024	425	Certified
Associate Director Sales & Business Development A-22086-31376	$172,800	Tonawanda, NY	Jul 8, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	472	Certified-Expired

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