Question 1

Does Automotive Lighting North America Pulaski Plant sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Automotive Lighting North America Pulaski Plant has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Automotive Lighting North America Pulaski Plant, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Automotive Lighting North America Pulaski Plant?

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 Automotive Lighting North America Pulaski Plant's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Automotive Lighting North America Pulaski Plant has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	5	5	0	0	99
2016	5	5	0	0	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Automation Engineer A-17139-40644	$76,398	Pulaski, TN	May 22, 2017	Aug 1, 2017	71	Certified
Product Engineer A-17130-36877	$79,851	Pulaski, TN	May 11, 2017	Aug 18, 2017	99	Certified
Quality Engineer A-17129-35924	$63,086	Pulaski, TN	May 10, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	138	Certified
Process Engineer A-17129-35752	$45,864	Pulaski, TN	May 10, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	138	Certified
Manufacturing Engineering Manager A-17093-20210	$93,600	Pulaski, TN	Apr 4, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	76	Certified
Quality Engineer A-16286-60891	$68,058	Pulaski, TN	Oct 12, 2016	Jan 3, 2017	83	Certified-Expired
Industrial Engineer A-16286-60843	$56,326	Pulaski, TN	Oct 12, 2016	Dec 28, 2016	77	Certified-Expired
New Projects Buyer A-16270-56452	$57,304	Pulaski, TN	Sep 30, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	62	Certified-Expired
Quality Manager A-16270-56447	$69,534	Pulaski, TN	Sep 29, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	63	Certified-Expired
SAP Business Analyst A-16261-53685	$64,022	Pulaski, TN	Sep 19, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	72	Certified-Expired

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