Question 1

Does Motor Trend Group, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Motor Trend Group, LLC has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 370 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 Motor Trend Group, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 370 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 Motor Trend Group, LLC?

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 Motor Trend Group, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Motor Trend Group, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	2	0	489
2023	5	4	1	436
2022	4	4	0	328

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Development Engineer II G-100-24109-900265	$177,029	El Segundo, CA	Apr 18, 2024	Jul 29, 2025	467	Certified
Release Manager, Web and Mobile Platforms G-100-24004-617779	$177,029	El Segundo, CA	Jan 4, 2024	May 28, 2025	510	Certified
Software Development Engineer G-100-23276-406569	$147,410	El Segundo, CA	Oct 3, 2023	Mar 4, 2025	518	Certified - Expired
Technical Program Manager III G-100-23261-354679	$205,733	El Segundo, CA	Sep 18, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Managing Editor, MotorTrend en Espanol A-23103-26852	$89,565	El Segundo, CA	May 30, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	370	Certified
Software Development Engineer III A-23145-47895	$147,410	El Segundo, CA	May 26, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	374	Certified
Software Development Engineer III A-23101-25645	$147,410	El Segundo, CA	May 25, 2023	May 25, 2023	0	Withdrawn
Software Development Manager II A-22273-31403	$240,000	El Segundo, CA	Nov 17, 2022	Nov 9, 2023	357	Certified-Expired
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer II A-22277-32896	$123,600	El Segundo, CA	Nov 1, 2022	Nov 6, 2023	370	Certified-Expired
Software Development Manager III A-22166-72224	$248,399	El Segundo, CA	Jul 21, 2022	May 23, 2023	306	Certified
Senior iOS Engineer A-22118-47459	$161,067	El Segundo, CA	May 20, 2022	Feb 21, 2023	277	Certified-Expired

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