Question 1

Does Rip Curl, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rip Curl, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 59 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 Rip Curl, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 59 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 Rip Curl, 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 Rip Curl, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Rip Curl, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	44
2018	2	2	97
2017	1	1	55

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Accountant A-19134-05020	$64,890	Costa Mesa, CA	Jun 11, 2019	Jul 25, 2019	44	Certified
Associate Planner (Retail and Wholesale) A-18152-82112	N/A	Costa Mesa, CA	Jun 15, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	63	Certified
Senior Designer/Developer, Closed-toe Footwear A-18029-36687	N/A	Costa Mesa, CA	Feb 1, 2018	Jun 12, 2018	131	Certified
Senior Designer/Developer, Closed-toe Footwear A-17026-96038	$97,850	Costa Mesa, CA	Feb 17, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	55	Certified

Rip Curl, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Rip Curl, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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