Question 1

Does Mistras Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mistras Group, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 Mistras Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 Mistras Group, 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 Mistras Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mistras Group, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	503
2022	1	1	316
2018	1	1	138
2017	1	1	140
2016	2	2	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Operations Manager G-100-23244-315075	$149,906	Houston, TX	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 16, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Mechanical Engineer - Digital Specialist/Controller A-22231-09022	$126,464	El Segundo, CA	Sep 1, 2022	Jul 14, 2023	316	Certified
Advanced NDT Field Test Engineer A-17355-24199	N/A	Trainer, PA	Jan 3, 2018	May 21, 2018	138	Certified
Advanced NDE Services Technical Manager A-17291-99936	N/A	Long Beach, CA	Dec 11, 2017	Apr 30, 2018	140	Certified
Web Based Software Instrument Development Engineer A-16315-69951	$88,483	Princeton Junction, NJ	Nov 17, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Field Test Engineer - Transformers A-16190-30485	$57,595	Princeton Junction, NJ	Jul 20, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	84	Certified-Expired

Mistras Group, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Mistras Group, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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