Question 1

Does NuStar Services Company LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NuStar Services Company LLC 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 80 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 NuStar Services Company LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 NuStar Services Company 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 NuStar Services Company LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NuStar Services Company LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	2	2	0	0	101
2017	1	1	0	0	51

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Staff Pipeline Integrity Engineer A-18099-60662	N/A	San Antonio, TX	May 25, 2018	Aug 13, 2018	80	Certified
Auditor II - I/S A-17345-20121	N/A	San Antonio, TX	Jan 17, 2018	May 18, 2018	121	Certified
Lead Systems Specialist A-17039-00608	$102,700	San Antonio, TX	Apr 18, 2017	Jun 8, 2017	51	Certified

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