Question 1

Does SHELL OIL COMPANY sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SHELL OIL COMPANY 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 78 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 SHELL OIL COMPANY, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 SHELL OIL 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 SHELL OIL COMPANY's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SHELL OIL COMPANY has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	69
2016	5	5	0	0	117

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Technical Safety Lead A-17097-22237	$188,100	Houston, TX	May 19, 2017	Jul 26, 2017	68	Certified
Front End Development Manager, Deepwater A-17097-22339	$290,000	Houston, TX	May 18, 2017	Jul 26, 2017	69	Certified
Geophysicist A-16277-58342	$199,451	Houston, TX	Oct 21, 2016	Jun 21, 2017	243	Certified
Exploration Geologist A-16231-43629	$101,000	Houston, TX	Aug 25, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	56	Certified-Expired
Geophysicist A-16202-34265	$150,300	New Orleans, LA	Jul 26, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	78	Certified-Expired
Process Development Engineer A-16181-27560	$117,200	Houston, TX	Jul 5, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	98	Certified-Expired
Process Development Engineer A-16176-25674	$117,200	Houston, TX	Jul 5, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	94	Certified-Expired

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