Question 1

Does Tgs-nopec Geophysical Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tgs-nopec Geophysical Company has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 Tgs-nopec Geophysical Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 Tgs-nopec Geophysical 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 Tgs-nopec Geophysical Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tgs-nopec Geophysical Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	7	5	2	508
2019	1	1	0	88
2018	1	1	0	134
2016	2	1	1	57

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Processing Geophysicist I G-100-24263-351518	$110,000	Houston, TX	Sep 19, 2024	Feb 5, 2025	139	Withdrawn
Senior Processing Geophysicist I G-100-24263-351480	$110,000	Houston, TX	Sep 19, 2024	Feb 13, 2026	512	Certified
Senior Processing Geophysicist I G-100-24263-351404	$110,000	Houston, TX	Sep 19, 2024	Feb 13, 2026	512	Certified
Senior Processing Geophysicist I G-100-24255-331728	$110,000	Houston, TX	Sep 11, 2024	Feb 13, 2026	520	Certified
Senior Processing Geophysicist I G-100-24255-330252	$110,000	Houston, TX	Sep 11, 2024	Feb 13, 2026	520	Certified
Senior Processing Geophysicist I G-100-24254-327531	$110,000	Houston, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Sep 11, 2024	1	Withdrawn
Manager, HR - Multiclient Seismic and Imaging G-100-24120-937558	$175,635	Houston, TX	Apr 29, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	476	Certified
Software Engineer II A-19031-68585	$91,915	Houston, TX	Feb 4, 2019	May 3, 2019	88	Certified
Processing Engineer II A-18288-29293	$76,773	Houston, TX	Nov 5, 2018	Mar 19, 2019	134	Certified-Expired
Advanced Processing Geophysicist I A-16292-62791	$120,182	Houston, TX	Oct 18, 2016	Dec 14, 2016	57	Certified-Expired
Advanced Processing Geophysicist I A-16253-51167	$120,182	Houston, TX	Oct 14, 2016	Oct 18, 2016	4	Withdrawn

Tgs-nopec Geophysical Company — Green Card PERM Data

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