Question 1

Does Lumina Geophysical, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lumina Geophysical, LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 Lumina Geophysical, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 Lumina Geophysical, LLC?

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 Lumina Geophysical, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lumina Geophysical, LLC has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Reservoir Geophysicist A-16246-49313	$73,000	Houston, TX	Mar 1, 2017	Jun 2, 2017	93	Certified
Numerical Software Developer,Geophysical Applications A-16236-45352	$86,000	Houston, TX	Feb 2, 2017	May 9, 2017	96	Certified
Reservoir Geophysicist A-15015-42647	$92,000	Houston, TX	May 21, 2015	Mar 17, 2017	666	Denied

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