Question 1

Does Northern Natural Gas Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Northern Natural Gas Company has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 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 Northern Natural Gas Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 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 Northern Natural Gas 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 Northern Natural Gas Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Northern Natural Gas Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	1	1	0	0	145
2017	1	1	0	0	126

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Information Technology Specialist A-18029-36474	N/A	Omaha, NE	Feb 8, 2018	Jul 3, 2018	145	Certified
Senior IT Specialist A-17145-43181	N/A	Omaha, NE	Jul 10, 2017	Nov 13, 2017	126	Certified-Expired

Northern Natural Gas Company — Green Card PERM Data

Northern Natural Gas Company PERM & Green Card Filings

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