Question 1

Does Sandvik Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sandvik Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 125 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 Sandvik Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 125 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 Sandvik 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 Sandvik Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sandvik Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2019	2	1	1	207
2018	1	1	0	202
2017	2	2	0	125
2016	1	1	0	61

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SPECIAL TOOL DESIGNER A-19035-69372	$78,874	MEBANE, NC	Jan 31, 2019	Aug 26, 2019	207	Certified
Special Tool Designer A-18324-43341	$78,874	Mebane, NC	Jan 11, 2019	Jan 25, 2019	14	Withdrawn
Logistics & Materials Planner Lead A-18043-42444	N/A	Mebane, NC	Feb 20, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	202	Certified
Senior Manufacturing Engineer A-17321-11746	N/A	Mebane, NC	Dec 8, 2017	May 2, 2018	145	Certified
Design & Application Specialist A-17152-45486	$87,066	Fair Lawn, NJ	Jun 15, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	105	Certified
Manufacturing Engineer A-16225-41713	$75,000	Mebane, NC	Aug 26, 2016	Oct 26, 2016	61	Certified-Expired

Sandvik Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Sandvik Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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