Question 1

Does SGS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SGS has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 90 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 SGS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 90 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 SGS?

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 SGS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SGS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Principal Engineer Well Completions A-16294-63879	$154,000	Houston, TX	Dec 20, 2016	Mar 20, 2017	90	Certified-Expired
Lead Production Engineer A-16291-62285	$150,000	Austin, TX	Dec 8, 2016	Mar 24, 2017	106	Certified-Expired
Investor Relations Officer A-16274-57885	$155,000	Houston, TX	Nov 10, 2016	Jul 31, 2017	263	Certified
Principal Analyst A-16218-39479	$140,000	Austin, TX	Aug 31, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	49	Certified-Expired
Senior Researcher Environmental Management A-16221-40262	$131,600	Austin, TX	Aug 26, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	59	Certified-Expired

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