Question 1

Does Ettinger Engineering Associates sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ettinger Engineering Associates 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 406 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 Ettinger Engineering Associates, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 406 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 Ettinger Engineering Associates?

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 Ettinger Engineering Associates's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ettinger Engineering Associates has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	457
2022	1	1	413
2020	1	1	163

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Energy Engineer G-100-23314-495236	$74,006	NY, NY	Nov 10, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	515	Certified
Sr. Mechanical engineer A-23035-97580	$121,056	New York, NY	Feb 7, 2023	Mar 12, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Associate Architect A-22342-70151	$132,500	New York, NY	Dec 8, 2022	Jan 25, 2024	413	Certified-Expired
Energy Engineer A-20087-36132	$62,296	New York, NY	May 5, 2020	Oct 15, 2020	163	Certified-Expired

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