Question 1

Does Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 Sulzer Pumps (US) 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 Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	493
2016	3	3	0	0	124

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Engineer G-100-23272-398662	$107,952	Houston, TX	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 3, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Sales Representative - NLAT A-16312-69105	$112,341	Houston, TX	Nov 16, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	97	Certified-Expired
Test Engineer A-16271-56844	$59,613	Portland, OR	Oct 19, 2016	Dec 14, 2016	56	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer - Order Related Engineering A-16222-40536	$70,637	Portland, OR	Sep 30, 2016	May 5, 2017	217	Certified

Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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