Question 1

Does Schaefer Systems International sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Schaefer Systems International 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 505 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 Schaefer Systems International, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 505 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 Schaefer Systems International?

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 Schaefer Systems International's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Schaefer Systems International has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	500
2023	4	4	0	0	482

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Consultant G-100-24065-772829	$101,109	Charlotte, NC	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 18, 2025	500	Certified
Software Development Lead G-100-23320-505920	$130,000	Charlotte, NC	Nov 16, 2023	Apr 4, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Automation Technician G-200-23312-486352	$81,120	Pleasant View, TN	Nov 8, 2023	Mar 28, 2025	506	Certified - Expired
Controls Engineer G-100-23307-477512	$91,395	Charlotte, NC	Nov 3, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	521	Certified
Sr. Controls Engineer G-100-23179-152057	$120,058	Charlotte, NC	Jun 28, 2023	Aug 10, 2024	409	Certified

Schaefer Systems International — Green Card PERM Data

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