Question 1

Does Stepan Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stepan Company has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 210 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 Stepan Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 210 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 Stepan Company?

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 Stepan Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Stepan Company has a 80% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	0	1	0	—
2022	1	1	0	0	347
2020	1	1	0	0	171
2018	2	1	0	1	135
2017	1	1	0	0	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Operations Team Leader A-22256-20721	$155,126	Pasadena, TX	Jan 12, 2023	Feb 27, 2024	411	Denied
Enterprise Technical Architect A-22130-53050	$136,867	Northbrook, IL	Jul 21, 2022	Jul 3, 2023	347	Certified
Business Development Manager - Oilfield Solutions A-20107-44006	$179,251	Houston, TX	May 11, 2020	Oct 29, 2020	171	Certified-Expired
Sr Cmmdty Mngr-Inrgncs, Slvnts, Plymr, Spclty Dstrb Chm Pckg A-18324-43089	$143,748	Northbrook, IL	Dec 14, 2018	Aug 19, 2019	248	Withdrawn
Research Chemist - Oilfield A-18233-09745	$122,222	Houston, TX	Nov 6, 2018	Mar 21, 2019	135	Certified-Expired
Sr. Commodity Manager - Oleo Chemicals A-17086-17819	$135,588	Northbrook, IL	May 15, 2017	Aug 14, 2017	91	Certified

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