Question 1

Does Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 478 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 Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 478 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 Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD.?

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 Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	482
2023	3	2	1	491
2022	2	2	0	352

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Solutions Engineer G-100-24344-526415	$151,112	Miramar, FL	Dec 8, 2024	Apr 8, 2026	486	Certified
Lead, Software Engineering Tech G-100-24114-916403	$150,000	Miami, FL	Apr 23, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	470	Certified
Sr. Developer, Data & CRM Systems G-100-24108-898015	$136,000	Miami, FL	Apr 17, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	478	Certified
Sr. Engineer, Platform G-100-24045-718843	$150,000	Miramar, FL	Feb 14, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	493	Certified
Lead, International Accounting G-100-23296-450637	$94,500	Miami, FL	Oct 23, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Senior Manager, Engineering G-100-23285-426978	$126,700	Miramar, FL	Oct 12, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Architect, Enterprise G-100-23244-315158	$153,000	Miramar, FL	Sep 1, 2023	Jul 10, 2024	313	Withdrawn
Designer, Experience A-22300-47049	$75,000	Miami, FL	Dec 19, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Lead, Senior Software Engineer A-22285-38220	$160,000	Miami, FL	Oct 17, 2022	Oct 24, 2023	372	Certified-Expired

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