Question 1

Does Tesoro Companies, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tesoro Companies, 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 68 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 Tesoro Companies, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Tesoro Companies, 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 Tesoro Companies, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

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 has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Electrical Reliability Engineer-Logistics A-16327-73891	$109,158	San Antonio, TX	Dec 7, 2016	May 23, 2017	167	Certified
Senior SAP SD Business Analyst, IT-Order to Cash (OTC) A-16294-63759	$111,675	San Antonio, TX	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Senior SAP Business Analyst, IT (Finance) A-16280-59527	$111,675	San Antonio, TX	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Senior SAP SD Business Analyst, IT (Order to Cash) A-16278-58762	$111,675	San Antonio, TX	Oct 28, 2016	Dec 16, 2016	49	Certified-Expired

Tesoro Companies, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

Tesoro Companies, INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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