Question 1

Does Lordstown Motors Corp. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lordstown Motors Corp. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 345 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 Lordstown Motors Corp., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 345 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 Lordstown Motors 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 Lordstown Motors Corp.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lordstown Motors Corp. has a 91.7% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	401
2022	9	9	0	314
2021	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Engineering Supervisor - Vehicle Integration A-22334-65289	$125,362	Farmington Hills, MI	Jan 27, 2023	Mar 6, 2024	404	Certified-Expired
Senior Engineering Supervisor - Vehicle Integration A-22315-56379	$125,362	Farmington Hills, MI	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Supplier Quality Operations Lead A-22272-30702	$115,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Nov 4, 2022	Nov 2, 2023	363	Certified-Expired
Director, Supplier Quality A-22276-32309	$146,869	Farmington Hills, MI	Nov 2, 2022	Nov 2, 2023	365	Certified-Expired
Senior Seating Engineer – Interiors, Vehicle Systems A-22269-28530	$140,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Nov 1, 2022	Nov 2, 2023	366	Certified-Expired
Manager – Interior Engineering A-22266-27428	$124,620	Farmington Hills, MI	Oct 31, 2022	Sep 22, 2023	326	Certified
Body Design and Release Engineer A-22265-26652	$112,507	Farmington Hills, MI	Oct 28, 2022	Sep 15, 2023	322	Certified
PT Thermal Systems Engineer A-22283-36698	$112,507	Farmington Hills, MI	Oct 26, 2022	Sep 12, 2023	321	Certified
Engineering Supervisor, Electrical Systems A-22264-25745	$130,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Oct 25, 2022	Sep 1, 2023	311	Certified
Vehicle Electrical System Senior Engineer A-22181-81842	$112,736	Farmington Hills, MI	Jul 19, 2022	Apr 14, 2023	269	Certified
Design and Release Engineer A-22061-18288	$98,259	Farmington Hills, MI	Mar 11, 2022	Dec 13, 2022	277	Certified-Expired
Engineer - Body Closures A-21342-83184	$105,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Dec 8, 2021	Jan 8, 2024	761	Denied

Lordstown Motors Corp. — Green Card PERM Data

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