Question 1

Does ST Paper sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ST Paper 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 391 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 ST Paper, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 ST Paper?

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 ST Paper's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ST Paper has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	4	4	394
2022	1	1	285
2017	1	1	89

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Electrical Engineer A-23079-15285	$93,233	Franklin, VA	May 18, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	390	Certified
Process Engineer A-23074-13416	$92,713	Franklin, VA	May 17, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	391	Certified
Engineer A-23069-11424	$115,000	Franklin, VA	May 15, 2023	Jun 14, 2024	396	Certified
Engineer A-23074-13461	$89,247	Franklin, VA	May 11, 2023	Jun 14, 2024	400	Certified
Process Engineer A-22214-98902	$80,000	Franklin, VA	Aug 18, 2022	May 30, 2023	285	Certified
Engineer A-17114-28514	$69,000	Franklin, VA	May 18, 2017	Aug 15, 2017	89	Certified

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