Question 1

Does Lyondell Chemical Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lyondell Chemical Company 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 136 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 Lyondell Chemical Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 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 Lyondell Chemical 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 Lyondell Chemical Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lyondell Chemical Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	1	1	224
2018	1	1	117
2017	2	2	132

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Application Developer A-20244-93963	$100,000	Houston, TX	Sep 15, 2020	Apr 27, 2021	224	Certified
SAP PLM Functional Developer A-18031-37979	N/A	Houston, TX	Feb 7, 2018	Jun 4, 2018	117	Certified
Business Intelligence Lead - Programmer Analyst A-17298-02998	N/A	Houston, TX	Nov 7, 2017	Apr 11, 2018	155	Certified
IT Business Partner - Treasury A-17102-24054	$122,470	Houston, TX	Jun 12, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	108	Certified

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