Question 1

Does Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc. has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 320 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 Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 320 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 Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, 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 Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	495
2023	3	3	451
2022	6	6	316
2021	1	1	140
2020	2	2	195
2019	2	2	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Industrial Engineer G-100-24039-705533	$116,634	Magnolia, TX	Feb 8, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	495	Certified
Top Drive Technician G-200-23331-525365	$74,880	Odessa, TX	Nov 27, 2023	Mar 24, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Team Lead G-100-23321-510631	$133,694	HOUSTON, TX	Nov 17, 2023	Mar 26, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Senior Mechanical Engineer A-23137-44156	$143,000	HOUSTON, TX	May 26, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	376	Certified
Technical Manager A-22297-44523	$146,476	Houston, TX	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	325	Certified-Expired
Manager, Software Engineering Embedded Systems A-22277-33260	$118,759	Exton, PA	Oct 20, 2022	Sep 21, 2023	336	Certified
MPD Technician A-22213-97862	$64,480	Houston, TX	Oct 10, 2022	Aug 23, 2023	317	Certified
Robotics and Automation Software Engineer A-22211-97554	$110,000	Houston, TX	Oct 6, 2022	Aug 22, 2023	320	Certified
NDS Performance Engineer A-22207-95077	$91,800	Houston, TX	Sep 13, 2022	Aug 7, 2023	328	Certified
MPD Engineer A-22130-52866	$106,579	Houston, TX	May 23, 2022	Feb 22, 2023	275	Certified-Expired
QHSE Excellence Engineer A-21061-57220	$74,880	Houston, TX	Mar 30, 2021	Aug 17, 2021	140	Certified
Sr. Systems Analyst A-20118-47720	$105,000	Houston, TX	Jun 30, 2020	Feb 1, 2021	216	Certified-Expired
Sr. Mechanical Engineer A-20111-44781	$116,699	Houston, TX	May 27, 2020	Nov 16, 2020	173	Certified-Expired
District Engineer A-19079-83514	$95,000	San Antonio, TX	Apr 16, 2019	May 30, 2019	44	Certified
Sr. Systems Analyst A-19078-83373	$128,170	HOUSTON, TX	Apr 11, 2019	Jun 4, 2019	54	Certified

Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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