Question 1

Does Sonangol Marine Services, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sonangol Marine Services, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 345 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 Sonangol Marine Services, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 345 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 Sonangol Marine Services, 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 Sonangol Marine Services, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sonangol Marine Services, Inc. has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	473
2023	2	2	0	496
2020	1	1	0	345
2019	2	1	1	217
2016	1	1	0	120

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Manager - Commercial Operations G-100-24085-827386	$160,000	Houston, TX	Mar 25, 2024	Jul 11, 2025	473	Certified
Finance Analyst G-100-23282-418682	$110,157	Houston, TX	Oct 9, 2023	Feb 21, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Technical Superintendent G-100-23265-371837	$120,000	Houston, TX	Sep 22, 2023	Jan 24, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
IT Network & System Administrator A-20168-65907	$118,435	Houston, TX	Aug 19, 2020	Jul 30, 2021	345	Certified
VESSEL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST A-19045-73426	$97,947	HOUSTON, TX	Feb 12, 2019	May 21, 2019	98	Denied
FINANCE ASSISTANT A-19025-66053	$70,658	HOUSTON, TX	Jan 24, 2019	Aug 29, 2019	217	Certified
Suezmax Fleet Technical Superintendent III A-16257-51998	$106,725	Houston, TX	Oct 11, 2016	Feb 8, 2017	120	Certified-Expired

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