Question 1

Does MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 93 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 MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 93 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 MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc.?

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 MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	394
2019	2	2	60
2017	1	1	93

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Manufacturing Engineer A-22341-69591	$102,461	Charleston, SC	Feb 24, 2023	Mar 22, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Senior Lead Quality Engineer A-22343-71240	$102,461	Charleston, SC	Jan 21, 2023	Feb 20, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Process Planning Engineer A-19057-76738	$83,500	North Charleston, SC	Apr 3, 2019	May 30, 2019	57	Certified
Production Logistics Supervisor A-18351-53551	$90,000	Duncan, SC	Apr 3, 2019	Jun 5, 2019	63	Certified
Manufacturing Engineer A-17163-49547	$92,019	North Charleston, SC	Jun 20, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	93	Certified

MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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