Question 1

Does Sulzer Turbo Services Houston INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sulzer Turbo Services Houston INC. 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 464 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 Turbo Services Houston INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 464 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 Turbo Services Houston 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 Turbo Services Houston INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

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 has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2025	3	3	436
2024	1	1	510
2023	1	1	489

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Machinery Diagnostics and Rotordynamics Engineer G-100-25153-039450	$150,000	La Porte, TX	Jun 1, 2025	Jun 23, 2026	387	Certified
Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Technician G-100-25037-670752	$50,000	Margate, FL	Feb 6, 2025	May 8, 2026	456	Certified
Turbomachinery Design Engineer G-100-25020-629498	$147,181	La Porte, TX	Jan 20, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	464	Certified
Senior Field Service Technician G-100-24040-706645	$80,000	Belle Chase, LA	Feb 9, 2024	Jul 3, 2025	510	Certified
Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems Technician G-200-23272-396396	$61,901	Margate, FL	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	489	Certified - Expired

Sulzer Turbo Services Houston INC. — Green Card PERM Data

Sulzer Turbo Services Houston INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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