Question 1

Does Pape-Dawson Engineers sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pape-Dawson Engineers has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 509 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 Pape-Dawson Engineers, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 509 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 Pape-Dawson Engineers?

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 Pape-Dawson Engineers's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pape-Dawson Engineers has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	2	2	0	517
2023	2	2	0	0	478

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Wastewater Engineer G-100-24298-431322	$78,562	Austin, TX	Oct 24, 2024	Mar 16, 2026	508	Certified
Transportation Engineer G-100-24281-389669	$78,166	Plano, TX	Oct 7, 2024	Mar 16, 2026	525	Certified
Transportation Engineer G-100-24278-385925	$78,166	Fort Worth, TX	Oct 4, 2024	Mar 18, 2026	530	Denied
Transportation Engineer G-100-24257-337699	$84,261	Houston, TX	Sep 13, 2024	Feb 5, 2026	510	Denied
ENGINEER II G-100-23299-458865	$59,696	Austin, TX	Oct 26, 2023	Mar 9, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
Project Engineer G-100-23206-215026	$63,752	Houston, TX	Jul 25, 2023	Oct 23, 2024	456	Certified - Expired

Pape-Dawson Engineers — Green Card PERM Data

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