Question 1

Does SPF North America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SPF North America, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 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 SPF North America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 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 SPF North America, 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 SPF North America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SPF North America, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	542
2023	2	2	0	462
2020	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	95

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Manager, Marketing G-100-24251-322026	$135,803	Hodges, SC	Sep 6, 2024	Mar 2, 2026	542	Certified
Panelis Business Manager G-100-23248-321343	$90,000	Hodges, SC	Sep 5, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	510	Certified - Expired
Associate Development Scientist A-23033-96996	$70,200	Hodges, SC	Mar 10, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	413	Certified
Director of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment A-20268-03476	$145,000	Hodges, SC	Oct 16, 2020	Oct 30, 2020	14	Withdrawn
Scientist A-18355-55844	$55,000	Hodges, SC	Dec 27, 2018	Apr 1, 2019	95	Certified-Expired

SPF North America, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

SPF North America, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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