Question 1

Does MOTT Macdonald sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MOTT Macdonald has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 233 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 MOTT Macdonald, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 233 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 MOTT Macdonald?

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 MOTT Macdonald's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MOTT Macdonald has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Engineer (Mechanical) A-16278-58692	$85,030	Westwood, MA	Oct 11, 2016	Dec 16, 2016	66	Certified-Expired
Specialist V- Protection Engineering A-16252-50688	$108,160	Newark, NJ	Sep 9, 2016	May 1, 2017	234	Certified
Programmer/Analyst A-16048-74038	$69,680	Westwood, MA	May 16, 2016	Jan 4, 2017	233	Certified-Expired

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