Question 1

Does Moffatt & Nichol sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Moffatt & Nichol has filed 18 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 Moffatt & Nichol, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 Moffatt & Nichol?

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 Moffatt & Nichol's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Moffatt & Nichol has a 100% PERM approval rate across 18 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	7	6	1	500
2023	2	2	0	465
2022	1	1	0	356
2019	3	3	0	70
2018	3	3	0	129
2017	1	1	0	152
2016	1	1	0	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Marine Structural Engineer V G-100-24302-436235	$134,805	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 28, 2024	Mar 4, 2026	492	Certified
Structural Engineer III G-100-24297-426069	$86,133	New York, NY	Oct 23, 2024	Mar 3, 2026	496	Certified
Structural Engineer IV G-100-24295-419748	$90,813	Norfolk, VA	Oct 21, 2024	Mar 2, 2026	497	Certified
Geotechnical Engineer V G-100-24275-376284	$145,621	Richmond, VA	Oct 1, 2024	Feb 17, 2026	504	Certified
Structural Associate III G-100-24261-344707	$86,278	Honolulu, HI	Sep 17, 2024	Jan 7, 2026	477	Withdrawn
Structural Engineer III G-100-24185-174632	$120,245	Walnut Creek, CA	Jul 3, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	509	Certified
Civil Engineer III G-100-24036-694935	$95,077	Raleigh, NC	Feb 5, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	505	Certified
Civil Engineer III G-100-23296-449416	$116,438	Walnut Creek, CA	Oct 23, 2023	Mar 10, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Civil Engineer III G-100-23202-206601	$108,971	Costa Mesa, CA	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 19, 2024	426	Certified
Coastal Engineer III A-22292-42309	$103,750	Raleigh, NC	Oct 28, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	356	Certified-Expired
Transportation Engineer A-19184-26992	$127,500	Long Beach, CA	Jul 5, 2019	Sep 18, 2019	75	Certified
Engineer II A-19155-13406	$96,242	Raleigh, NC	Jun 21, 2019	Aug 7, 2019	47	Certified
Traffic Engineer A-19008-59921	$96,242	Raleigh, NC	Jan 17, 2019	Apr 15, 2019	88	Certified
Engineer IV A-18012-30523	N/A	Norfolk, VA	Feb 9, 2018	Jun 8, 2018	119	Certified
Senior Manager Terminal Automation A-17335-16704	N/A	Long Beach, CA	Jan 15, 2018	May 24, 2018	129	Certified
Coastal Modeling Scientist A-17335-16297	N/A	The Woodlands, TX	Jan 4, 2018	May 16, 2018	132	Certified
Coastal Engineer A-17222-74477	N/A	The Woodlands, TX	Sep 6, 2017	Feb 5, 2018	152	Certified-Expired
Structural Engineer III A-16277-58176	$78,666	Norfolk, VA	Oct 28, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	91	Certified-Expired

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