Question 1

Does SGS North America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SGS North America, Inc. has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 SGS North America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 SGS North 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 SGS North America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SGS North America, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	489
2023	6	6	461
2022	1	1	400
2017	4	4	70
2016	2	2	61

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Scientist G-100-24124-956070	$108,306	Rutherford, NJ	May 3, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	489	Certified
Senior Engineer (Safety) G-100-23250-328712	$106,517	Suwanee, GA	Sep 7, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	512	Certified - Expired
Aviation Advisor G-100-23249-324590	$100,984	Deer Park, TX	Sep 6, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	513	Certified - Expired
Manager, Chemistry Laboratory G-100-23242-308606	$133,203	Fairfield, NJ	Aug 30, 2023	Dec 3, 2024	461	Certified - Expired
OTA Test Engineer G-100-23215-237335	$91,250	Branchburg, NJ	Aug 3, 2023	Dec 3, 2024	488	Certified - Expired
ITA Technical Specialist A-23136-43274	$56,472	Suwanee, GA	May 31, 2023	Jun 18, 2024	384	Certified
OTA Lab Senior Test Engineer A-23136-43011	$103,626	Branchburg, NJ	May 31, 2023	Jun 18, 2024	384	Certified
Microbiologist Team Lead A-22126-51833	$65,000	Fairfield, NJ	Dec 20, 2022	Jan 24, 2024	400	Certified-Expired
Wireless Test Engineering Manager A-17109-26854	$98,550	Branchburg, NJ	Apr 28, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	53	Certified
Senior Inspector A-17026-95798	$46,200	Carson, CA	Feb 8, 2017	Apr 27, 2017	78	Certified
Marine Surveyor, Minerals Services Division A-16309-68473	$48,900	Newport News, VA	Jan 26, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	62	Certified-Expired
CHEMIST A-17006-88215	$71,573	Fairfield, NJ	Jan 19, 2017	Apr 4, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Lead Extractables & Leachables (E&L) Chemist A-16273-57543	$96,304	Fairfield, NJ	Sep 29, 2016	Dec 5, 2016	67	Certified-Expired
Lead Medical Device Auditor A-16239-46716	$110,000	Fairfield, NJ	Aug 30, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	55	Certified-Expired

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