Question 1

Does Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 370 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 Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 370 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 Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling 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 Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	504
2023	3	3	460
2022	3	3	291
2016	1	1	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Specialist, Maintenance Systems G-100-24015-641076	$128,773	Houston, TX	Jan 15, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	504	Certified
Senior Engineer, Marketing Technical Proposals G-100-23255-340605	$145,288	Houston, TX	Sep 12, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	511	Certified - Expired
Senior Engineer, Maintenance G-100-23208-221485	$126,714	Houston, TX	Jul 27, 2023	Nov 14, 2024	476	Certified - Expired
Global Manager - MPD A-23066-09546	$126,714	Houston, TX	Mar 15, 2023	Apr 9, 2024	391	Certified
Senior Business Analysts - IT A-22151-63613	$148,262	Houston, TX	May 31, 2022	Feb 6, 2023	251	Certified-Expired
Technical Souring Manager A-22101-39082	$96,013	Houston, TX	Apr 14, 2022	Jan 11, 2023	272	Certified-Expired
Regional Manager, Human Resources A-22033-06346	$164,986	Houston, TX	Feb 17, 2022	Feb 1, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Sr. HSE Advisor A-16264-54241	$134,430	Houston, TX	Nov 7, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	64	Certified-Expired

Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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