Question 1

Does Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC 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 339 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 Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 339 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 Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC?

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 Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	506
2020	2	2	0	0	181

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
I&E Superintendent G-100-24318-471961	$128,773	Houston, TX	Nov 13, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	497	Certified
Senior Researcher G-100-24180-160087	$78,374	Bridgewater, NJ	Jun 28, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	514	Certified
Scientist A-20337-27719	$112,736	Brewster, NY	Dec 17, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	180	Certified
Maintenance Scheduler A-20309-16762	$77,000	Morris, IL	Nov 25, 2020	May 25, 2021	181	Certified

Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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