Question 1

Does d/b/a Exterior Systems Engineering sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. d/b/a Exterior Systems Engineering has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 217 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 d/b/a Exterior Systems Engineering, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 217 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 d/b/a Exterior Systems Engineering?

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 d/b/a Exterior Systems Engineering's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

d/b/a Exterior Systems Engineering has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	386
2020	2	2	217
2018	1	1	51
2017	2	2	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Global Manager (Assembly and Automation) G-100-23166-113160	$137,000	Troy, MI	Jun 15, 2023	Aug 12, 2024	424	Certified
Product Engineer A-23143-46160	$89,301	Troy, MI	May 23, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	386	Certified
Account Manager A-23142-45535	$115,387	Troy, MI	May 23, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	386	Certified
Global Product Line Technical Manager A-20267-03122	$126,000	Troy, MI	Sep 29, 2020	May 4, 2021	217	Certified
Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer A-20237-91418	$109,637	Troy, MI	Aug 27, 2020	Apr 1, 2021	217	Certified-Expired
Core Processes Project Manager A-18190-95242	N/A	Troy, MI	Jul 11, 2018	Aug 31, 2018	51	Certified
North America IT Manager A-17110-27288	$79,768	Troy, MI	Apr 24, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	56	Certified
CAE Moldflow Analyst A-16364-85524	$83,500	Troy, MI	Feb 7, 2017	May 9, 2017	91	Certified

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