Question 1

Does Spectrum Brands sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spectrum Brands has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Spectrum Brands, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Spectrum Brands?

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 Spectrum Brands's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Spectrum Brands has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	0	425
2017	2	2	0	52
2016	5	4	1	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data & Reporting Senior Analyst G-100-23180-154933	$113,500	Middleton, WI	Jun 29, 2023	Aug 27, 2024	425	Certified
Senior Quality Engineer A-17039-00943	$64,000	Dixon, IL	Mar 30, 2017	May 19, 2017	50	Certified
Supply Planner A-17081-16404	$68,000	Lake Forest, CA	Mar 23, 2017	May 15, 2017	53	Certified
Supply Planner A-16340-77126	$68,000	Lake Forest, CA	Dec 9, 2016	Mar 22, 2017	103	Denied
Senior Mechanical Engineer A-16334-75168	$87,000	Middleton, WI	Nov 29, 2016	Feb 2, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Senior Supply Planner A-16314-69777	$73,000	Lake Forest, CA	Nov 14, 2016	Jan 19, 2017	66	Certified-Expired
Database Architect A-16300-65294	$86,000	Middleton, WI	Oct 26, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	56	Certified-Expired
Electronics Supply Chain Manager A-16253-51269	$95,000	Lake Forest, CA	Oct 4, 2016	Feb 6, 2017	125	Certified-Expired

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