Question 1

Does Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Progress Rail Locomotive 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 240 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 Progress Rail Locomotive Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 240 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 Progress Rail Locomotive 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 Progress Rail Locomotive Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	494
2023	3	3	391
2022	1	1	294
2020	1	1	186
2017	3	3	96
2016	1	1	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director of Artificial Intelligence, ATO* G-100-24211-228459	$170,000	Fort Worth, TX	Jul 29, 2024	Dec 5, 2025	494	Certified
Supplier Development Engineer A-23122-36165	$95,763	LaGrange, IL	May 9, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	400	Certified
Sourcing Manager A-23026-93183	$153,878	LaGrange, IL	Mar 15, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	383	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-23044-01082	$120,778	LaGrange, IL	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 21, 2024	388	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-22221-02548	$92,685	LaGrange, IL	Aug 25, 2022	Jun 15, 2023	294	Certified
Sr. Software Engineer A-20310-17519	$105,000	LaGrange, IL	Dec 4, 2020	Jun 8, 2021	186	Certified
Project Engineer A-17263-89154	N/A	LaGrange, IL	Oct 18, 2017	Mar 29, 2018	162	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-17038-00338	$90,000	LaGrange, IL	Feb 22, 2017	May 3, 2017	70	Certified
Engineer I A-16364-85498	$94,536	LaGrange, IL	Jan 24, 2017	Mar 20, 2017	55	Certified-Expired
IT (Information Technology) Administrator, Team Center A-16315-70046	$111,218	LaGrange, IL	Dec 27, 2016	Feb 14, 2017	49	Certified-Expired

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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