Question 1

Does Saipem America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Saipem America, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Saipem America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Saipem America, 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 Saipem America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Saipem America, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	495
2023	3	3	0	0	481

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Payroll Specialist G-200-24346-535283	$84,140	Houston, TX	Dec 11, 2024	Apr 13, 2026	488	Certified
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER G-200-24179-154432	$76,918	HOUSTON, TX	Jun 27, 2024	Nov 10, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Lead Project Engineer G-100-23292-444106	$149,760	Houston, TX	Oct 19, 2023	Feb 14, 2025	484	Certified - Expired
Method Engineer G-100-23272-394946	$135,000	Houston, TX	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 19, 2025	478	Certified - Expired
Project HSE Manager G-100-23270-384484	$140,559	Houston, TX	Sep 27, 2023	Jan 18, 2025	479	Certified - Expired

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