Question 1

Does Sears Manufacturing Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sears Manufacturing Company has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 243 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 Sears Manufacturing Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 243 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 Sears Manufacturing Company?

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 Sears Manufacturing Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sears Manufacturing Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	2	2	381
2018	1	1	105
2017	1	1	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Human Factors and Comfort Engineer G-100-25161-074091	$73,855	Davenport, IA	Jun 10, 2025	Jun 26, 2026	381	Certified
Business Analyst G-100-25161-073823	$85,000	Davenport, IA	Jun 10, 2025	Jun 26, 2026	381	Certified
Product Engineer A-18318-41059	$75,546	Davenport, IA	Nov 14, 2018	Feb 27, 2019	105	Certified-Expired
Quality Engineer A-17016-91366	$67,850	Davenport, IA	Jan 16, 2017	Apr 4, 2017	78	Certified-Expired

Sears Manufacturing Company — Green Card PERM Data

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