Question 1

Does Praxair, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Praxair, INC. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 Praxair, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 Praxair, 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 Praxair, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Praxair, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	6	6	0	0	78
2016	4	4	0	0	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Development Specialist I A-17160-48751	$81,588	Tonawanda, NY	Jun 22, 2017	Sep 26, 2017	96	Certified
Applications Developer, Specialist I/II A-17121-32278	$91,472	Tonawanda, NY	May 9, 2017	Aug 14, 2017	97	Certified
Web Application Developer A-17053-05816	$75,074	Tonawanda, NY	Mar 7, 2017	May 8, 2017	62	Certified
Control Systems Engineer A-17039-00649	$72,337	Tonawanda, NY	Feb 27, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	60	Certified
Process Engineer A-17031-97324	$100,339	Pittsburg, CA	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	85	Certified
Global Packaged Gases Distribution and Logistics Specialist A-16354-82701	$104,270	Tonawanda, NY	Jan 5, 2017	Mar 20, 2017	74	Certified-Expired
Global Package Gas Engineering Specialist A-16342-78362	$101,962	Tonawanda, NY	Dec 27, 2016	Feb 13, 2017	48	Certified-Expired
Real Time Optimization Specialist A-16292-63008	$93,506	Tonawanda, NY	Nov 14, 2016	Jan 24, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Senior ACS Engineer A-16302-66187	$90,317	Tonawanda, NY	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Information Security Architect A-16132-08394	$108,930	Tonawanda, NY	Jul 26, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	78	Certified-Expired

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