Question 1

Does Plastipak Packaging sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Plastipak Packaging 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 254 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 Plastipak Packaging, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 254 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 Plastipak Packaging?

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 Plastipak Packaging's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Plastipak Packaging has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	486
2023	1	1	381
2022	1	1	242
2020	1	1	197
2017	1	1	254

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SAP Basis Director G-100-24092-843651	$130,000	Plymouth, MI	Apr 1, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	486	Certified
Sr. Quality Engineer A-23081-16518	$106,933	Victorville, CA	Mar 27, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	381	Certified
Manufacturing Systems Design Engineer A-22080-28358	$96,408	Plymouth, MI	Mar 31, 2022	Nov 28, 2022	242	Certified-Expired
Robotics Project Engineer A-20307-15507	$94,686	Plymouth, MI	Nov 4, 2020	May 20, 2021	197	Certified
Operations Manager A-17117-30629	N/A	Havre de Grace, MD	May 1, 2017	Jan 10, 2018	254	Certified-Expired

Plastipak Packaging — Green Card PERM Data

Plastipak Packaging PERM & Green Card Filings

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All PERM Filings

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