Question 1

Does SOO LINE Railroad Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SOO LINE Railroad Company has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 100 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 SOO LINE Railroad Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 100 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 SOO LINE Railroad 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 SOO LINE Railroad Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SOO LINE Railroad Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	2	2	0	0	110
2016	1	1	0	0	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Corporate Health and Wellness Specialist A-18201-99757	$107,349	Minneapolis, MN	Nov 19, 2018	Feb 27, 2019	100	Certified-Expired
Senior Enterprise Content Management Specialist A-18201-99756	$108,763	Minneapolis, MN	Oct 3, 2018	Jan 30, 2019	119	Certified-Expired
Specialist Business Systems Level 3 A-16159-18689	$106,954	Minneapolis, MN	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	63	Certified-Expired

SOO LINE Railroad Company — Green Card PERM Data

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