Question 1

Does Trafigura Trading LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Trafigura Trading LLC has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 197 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 Trafigura Trading LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 197 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 Trafigura Trading LLC?

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 Trafigura Trading LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Trafigura Trading LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	467
2022	1	0	1	—
2020	2	2	0	187
2018	2	2	0	153

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Petroleum Heavy and Clean Products Team Lead and Blender G-100-23339-544955	$169,728	Houston, TX	Dec 5, 2023	May 28, 2025	540	Certified
Gasoline US Trading Risk Manager A-22353-76340	$154,003	Houston, TX	Jan 4, 2023	Feb 1, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Legal Counsel for North American and LATAM A-22322-60471	$250,000	Houston, TX	Dec 5, 2022	Jan 30, 2023	56	Withdrawn
Team Lead, Oil Deals Desk- North America A-20097-39352	$125,000	Houston, TX	Jun 22, 2020	Jan 5, 2021	197	Certified-Expired
Crude Oil Trader A-20094-38695	$270,000	Houston, TX	May 21, 2020	Nov 13, 2020	176	Certified-Expired
US Gasoline Oil Operations Team Leader A-18152-81955	$112,008	Houston, TX	Aug 3, 2018	Mar 14, 2019	223	Certified-Expired
In House Attorney A-18116-68365	N/A	Houston, TX	Apr 27, 2018	Jul 19, 2018	83	Certified

Trafigura Trading LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Trafigura Trading LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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