Question 1

Does Scientific Drilling International, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scientific Drilling International, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 418 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 Scientific Drilling International, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 418 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 Scientific Drilling International, 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 Scientific Drilling International, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Drilling International, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	499
2023	3	3	418
2022	1	1	266
2018	1	1	53
2016	1	1	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Sustaining Engineer G-100-24295-420090	$147,181	Houston, TX	Oct 21, 2024	Mar 4, 2026	499	Certified
Ranging Technical Specialist A-23055-05568	$90,190	Houston, TX	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	418	Certified
Ranging Technical Specialist A-23031-95616	$90,190	Houston, TX	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	418	Certified
Ranging Technical Specialist A-23019-89623	$90,190	Houston, TX	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	418	Certified
Lead HALO RSS Reliability Engineer A-22028-04428	$129,771	Houston, TX	Feb 24, 2022	Nov 17, 2022	266	Certified-Expired
Well Planning Manager A-18145-79996	N/A	Shafter, CA	Jul 19, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	53	Certified
Training Instructor - Gyro/Surveying A-16364-85514	$86,944	Houston, TX	Dec 30, 2016	Mar 17, 2017	77	Certified-Expired

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