Question 1

Does N.S. International sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. N.S. International has filed 16 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 16 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 N.S. International, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 N.S. International?

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 N.S. International's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

N.S. International has a 100% PERM approval rate across 16 total applications (16 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	11	11	0	0	74
2016	5	5	0	0	80

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mechanical Design Engineer III A-17123-33588	$96,910	Troy, MI	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	92	Certified
Software Design Engineer II A-17103-24428	$104,699	Troy, MI	May 30, 2017	Jul 17, 2017	48	Certified
Systems Advanced Engineering Manager A-17096-21416	$138,533	Troy, MI	May 21, 2017	Jul 19, 2017	59	Certified
Business Unit Manager A-17094-20489	$108,493	Troy, MI	May 21, 2017	Jul 19, 2017	59	Certified
Senior Manager of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis A-17088-18409	$125,637	Troy, MI	May 15, 2017	Jul 24, 2017	70	Certified
Software System Engineer II A-17062-08939	$102,506	Troy, MI	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 22, 2017	66	Certified
HMI Model Engineer II A-17061-08408	$93,280	Troy, MI	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 22, 2017	66	Certified
Design Release Engineer I A-16327-73811	$83,073	Warren, MI	Jan 9, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	88	Certified
Design Release Engineer I A-16327-73772	$83,073	Warren, MI	Jan 9, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	88	Certified
Sofware Systems Engineer II A-16323-72881	$100,152	Troy, MI	Jan 9, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	88	Certified
Software Design Engineer II A-16323-72757	$86,455	Troy, MI	Jan 9, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	88	Certified
Software Systems Engineer I A-16168-22538	$78,982	Troy, MI	Aug 1, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
Software Systems Engineer I A-16168-22485	$78,982	Troy, MI	Aug 1, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
Software Systems Engineer, Validation A-16168-22427	$82,259	Troy, MI	Aug 1, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
Sofware Systems Engineer II A-16167-22048	$85,000	Troy, MI	Aug 1, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	84	Certified-Expired
Engineering Program Manager 1 A-16148-15477	$72,499	Troy, MI	Jul 14, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	82	Certified-Expired

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