Question 1

Does Puffer-Sweiven LP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Puffer-Sweiven LP 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 371 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 Puffer-Sweiven LP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 371 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 Puffer-Sweiven LP?

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 Puffer-Sweiven LP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Puffer-Sweiven LP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	505
2023	2	2	461
2022	2	2	371
2018	3	3	92

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior IT Developer G-100-24291-413689	$103,210	Stafford, TX	Oct 17, 2024	Mar 6, 2026	505	Certified
Sales Associate G-100-23270-385344	$94,557	Houston, TX	Sep 27, 2023	Feb 21, 2025	513	Certified - Expired
Sales Associate G-100-23179-151433	$93,538	San Antonio, TX	Jun 28, 2023	Aug 9, 2024	408	Certified
SALES ASSOCIATE A-22236-11097	$87,672	STAFFORD, TX	Oct 13, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	371	Certified-Expired
SALES ASSOCIATE A-22236-11039	$87,672	STAFFORD, TX	Oct 13, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	371	Certified-Expired
Sales Associate - Oil & Gas Sales A-18350-53049	$68,000	Stafford, TX	Dec 19, 2018	Mar 26, 2019	97	Certified-Expired
Sales Associate – Oil & Gas Sales A-18344-50442	$68,000	Stafford, TX	Dec 19, 2018	Mar 21, 2019	92	Certified-Expired
Sales Associate – Contractor Sales A-18282-26778	$62,296	Stafford, TX	Oct 12, 2018	Jan 3, 2019	83	Certified-Expired

Puffer-Sweiven LP — Green Card PERM Data

Puffer-Sweiven LP PERM & Green Card Filings

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