Question 1

Does Smithbridge GUAM, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smithbridge GUAM, INC. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 496 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 Smithbridge GUAM, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 496 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 Smithbridge GUAM, 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 Smithbridge GUAM, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Smithbridge GUAM, INC. has a 28.6% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (2 certified, 5 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	0	—
2024	6	2	4	0	494

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Civil Engineer & Estimator G-100-25128-951863	$72,000	Yigo, GU	May 8, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	418	Denied
RIGGER SUPERVISOR G-200-24181-162527	$52,000	Yigo, GU	Jun 29, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Crane Operator Supervisor G-200-24134-990290	$68,640	Yigo, GU	May 13, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	486	Certified
Pipe Welder Supervisor G-200-24131-979777	$61,589	Yigo, GU	May 9, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	496	Denied
Pipe Welder Supervisor G-200-24131-979757	$61,589	Yigo, GU	May 9, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	496	Denied
Pipe Welder Supervisor G-200-24131-979729	$61,589	Yigo, GU	May 9, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	496	Denied
Pipe Welder Supervisor G-200-24130-979677	$61,589	Yigo, GU	May 9, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	496	Denied

Smithbridge GUAM, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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