Question 1

Does NCL Corporation Ltd. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NCL Corporation Ltd. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 509 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 NCL Corporation Ltd., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 509 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 NCL Corporation Ltd.?

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 NCL Corporation Ltd.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NCL Corporation Ltd. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	501
2023	2	2	0	0	512

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager Enterprise Analytics Development Solutions G-100-24288-403990	$133,682	Miami, FL	Oct 14, 2024	Mar 4, 2026	506	Certified
Site Reliability Engineer G-100-24040-706396	$114,213	Miami, FL	Feb 9, 2024	Jun 18, 2025	495	Certified
Senior Manager, CRM Development G-100-23270-384851	$180,000	Miami, FL	Sep 27, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	511	Certified - Expired
Senior Data Analyst G-100-23269-381798	$120,000	Miami, FL	Sep 26, 2023	Feb 20, 2025	513	Certified - Expired

NCL Corporation Ltd. — Green Card PERM Data

NCL Corporation Ltd. PERM & Green Card Filings

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