Question 1

Does OOCL (USA) INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OOCL (USA) INC. 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 98 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 OOCL (USA) INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 98 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 OOCL (USA) INC.?

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 OOCL (USA) INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

OOCL (USA) INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2019	2	2	69
2018	1	1	111
2017	1	1	158

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Scientist A-19086-86044	$74,006	San Jose, CA	Apr 26, 2019	Jun 19, 2019	54	Certified
Data Scientist A-19016-62987	$92,414	San Jose, CA	Feb 5, 2019	Apr 30, 2019	84	Certified
Manager of Data Science A-18338-48151	$170,000	San Jose, CA	Dec 5, 2018	Mar 26, 2019	111	Certified-Expired
Staff Software Engineer A-16264-54564	$142,324	San Jose, CA	Jan 23, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	158	Certified

OOCL (USA) INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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