Question 1

Does Sofec, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sofec, Inc. 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 154 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 Sofec, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 154 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 Sofec, 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 Sofec, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sofec, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	2	2	0	0	205
2018	2	2	0	0	107

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer V – Electrical A-20310-17498	$153,133	Houston, TX	Dec 8, 2020	Jun 8, 2021	182	Certified
Research Engineer III A-20198-77145	$92,560	Houston, TX	Aug 15, 2020	Mar 30, 2021	227	Certified-Expired
LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I A-18222-06843	$157,133	Houston, TX	Sep 10, 2018	Dec 7, 2018	88	Certified-Expired
RESEARCH ENGINEER II A-17342-19219	N/A	Houston, TX	Apr 23, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	126	Certified

Sofec, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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