Question 1

Does Southland Industries sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southland Industries has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 Southland Industries, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 Southland Industries?

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 Southland Industries's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southland Industries has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	532
2021	1	1	331
2018	2	2	80
2017	2	2	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Design Engineer G-100-24234-283554	$90,000	Portland, OR	Aug 21, 2024	Feb 4, 2026	532	Certified
Project Engineer A-21322-74961	$68,959	Portland, OR	Dec 14, 2021	Nov 10, 2022	331	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer II A-18190-95488	N/A	San Diego, CA	Jul 16, 2018	Sep 5, 2018	51	Certified
CFD Analyst A-18094-59491	N/A	Dulles, VA	Apr 6, 2018	Jul 24, 2018	109	Certified
Operations Research Analyst A-17111-28102	$63,877	Garden Grove, CA	May 5, 2017	Aug 16, 2017	103	Certified
CFD Analyst A-17103-24700	$76,500	Dulles, VA	Apr 28, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	53	Certified

Southland Industries — Green Card PERM Data

Southland Industries PERM & Green Card Filings

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