Question 1

Does Petroleum Geo-Services, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Petroleum Geo-Services, Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 117 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 Petroleum Geo-Services, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 117 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 Petroleum Geo-Services, 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 Petroleum Geo-Services, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Petroleum Geo-Services, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	73
2018	2	2	102
2017	4	4	151

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Accountant - Management Reporting A-19092-88001	$107,869	Houston, TX	Apr 8, 2019	Jun 3, 2019	56	Certified
Lead Engineer A-19021-64464	$138,750	Houston, TX	Jan 25, 2019	Apr 24, 2019	89	Certified
Senior Engineer I A-18298-33661	$130,234	Houston, TX	Oct 26, 2018	Feb 4, 2019	101	Certified-Expired
Senior Marine Seismic Electronics Engineer A-18295-31976	$128,253	Houston, TX	Oct 25, 2018	Feb 4, 2019	102	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Engineer III A-17348-21472	N/A	Houston, TX	Dec 15, 2017	May 4, 2018	140	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17347-21303	N/A	Houston, TX	Dec 14, 2017	Apr 24, 2018	131	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17347-21228	N/A	Houston, TX	Dec 14, 2017	May 3, 2018	140	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17123-33607	N/A	Austin, TX	May 23, 2017	Nov 22, 2017	183	Certified-Expired

Petroleum Geo-Services, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Petroleum Geo-Services, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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