Question 1

Does National Oilwell Varco, L.P. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Oilwell Varco, L.P. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 61 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 National Oilwell Varco, L.P., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 61 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 National Oilwell Varco, L.P.?

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 National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

National Oilwell Varco, L.P. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	0	67
2016	6	6	0	0	61

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Application Software Engineer A-17059-07556	$90,563	Houston, TX	Apr 28, 2017	Jun 22, 2017	55	Certified
Sr. Business Analyst A-17061-08709	$122,470	Houston, TX	Mar 10, 2017	May 26, 2017	77	Certified
Business Analyst JDE CSMS A-16354-82648	$118,643	Houston, TX	Jan 27, 2017	Apr 6, 2017	69	Certified
Lead HRIS Systems Analyst A-16314-69732	$85,862	Houston, TX	Dec 16, 2016	Mar 6, 2017	80	Certified-Expired
Senior Research Engineer A-16320-71404	$104,000	Conroe, TX	Nov 29, 2016	Jan 23, 2017	55	Certified-Expired
Business Intelligence Analyst A-16285-60542	$85,000	Houston, TX	Nov 16, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	56	Certified-Expired
Corporate Counsel (Latin America) A-16295-64117	$119,642	Houston, TX	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	60	Certified-Expired
Business Intelligence Analyst A-16253-51108	$88,810	Houston, TX	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
OSISoft PI Analyst A-16260-53552	$120,000	Houston, TX	Nov 3, 2016	Jun 23, 2017	232	Certified

National Oilwell Varco, L.P. — Green Card PERM Data

National Oilwell Varco, L.P. PERM & Green Card Filings

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