Question 1

Does National Steel and Shipbuilding Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Steel and Shipbuilding Company 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 505 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 Steel and Shipbuilding Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 505 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 Steel and Shipbuilding Company?

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 Steel and Shipbuilding Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

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Steel and Shipbuilding Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	519
2023	1	1	505
2022	1	1	269

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Quality Advocate G-100-24156-071487	$119,808	San Diego, CA	Jun 4, 2024	Nov 5, 2025	519	Certified
Rigging Engineer G-100-23292-444875	$93,808	San Diego, CA	Oct 19, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Materials Engineer II A-22041-10217	$84,953	San Diego, CA	Feb 18, 2022	Nov 14, 2022	269	Certified-Expired

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