Question 1

Does Packaging Corporation of America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Packaging Corporation of America has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 199 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 Packaging Corporation of America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 199 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 Packaging Corporation of America?

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 Packaging Corporation of America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Packaging Corporation of America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	379
2022	1	1	305
2020	1	1	199
2018	2	2	101

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior IT Auditor A-23017-88299	$97,527	Lake Forest, IL	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 4, 2024	379	Certified
Project Leader - Application Development A-20342-30171	$107,766	Lake Forest, IL	Jul 15, 2022	May 16, 2023	305	Certified
Manager, Graphics A-20297-12832	$44,512	Waco, TX	Oct 27, 2020	May 14, 2021	199	Certified
Process Improvement Manager A-18052-45927	N/A	San Lorenzo, CA	Feb 28, 2018	Jun 4, 2018	96	Certified
Project Coordinator A-18038-41134	N/A	Miami, FL	Feb 22, 2018	Jun 7, 2018	105	Certified

Packaging Corporation of America — Green Card PERM Data

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