Question 1

Does SMP Automotive Systems Alabama sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMP Automotive Systems Alabama has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 SMP Automotive Systems Alabama?

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 SMP Automotive Systems Alabama's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	3	3	0	494
2023	2	2	0	450

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer - Tooling G-100-25246-285047	$76,315	Cottondale, AL	Sep 3, 2025	Sep 4, 2025	1	Withdrawn
Production Manager G-100-24171-130680	$87,256	Cottondale, AL	Jun 19, 2024	Nov 4, 2025	503	Certified
Supplier Quality Engineer G-100-24138-010305	$99,632	Cottondale, AL	May 17, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	465	Certified
Process Engineer G-100-24036-694887	$79,789	Cottondale, AL	Feb 5, 2024	Jul 2, 2025	513	Certified
Product Lead Engineering Supervisor G-100-23244-317403	$141,752	Cottondale, AL	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	516	Certified - Expired
Paint Shop Manager A-23150-49118	$92,790	Cottondale, AL	May 30, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	384	Certified

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