Question 1

Does TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 501 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 TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 501 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 TUV Rheinland of North America, 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 TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	515
2023	4	3	1	512
2022	1	1	0	364
2021	1	1	0	330
2019	2	2	0	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Auditor G-100-24296-423208	$89,315	Boxborough, MA	Oct 22, 2024	Mar 9, 2026	503	Certified
Lead Auditor G-100-24282-393716	$90,000	Boxborough, MA	Oct 8, 2024	Mar 11, 2026	519	Certified
Test Engineer G-100-24228-269104	$93,267	Pleasanton, CA	Aug 15, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	518	Certified
Principal Rail Safety Engineer G-100-24228-269102	$160,000	Boxborough, MA	Aug 15, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	518	Certified
Business Unit Manager-Functional Safety G-100-23353-577073	$170,581	Littleton, MA	Dec 19, 2023	May 20, 2025	518	Certified
Homologation Engineer G-100-23352-573441	$80,000	Plymouth, MI	Dec 18, 2023	May 20, 2025	519	Certified
Test Engineer G-100-23268-378561	$101,050	Pleasanton, CA	Sep 25, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Senior Test Engineer G-100-23268-377741	$109,720	Fremont, CA	Sep 25, 2023	Apr 3, 2024	191	Withdrawn
Test Engineer A-22081-29045	$82,680	Pleasanton, CA	Mar 24, 2022	Mar 23, 2023	364	Certified-Expired
Test Engineer-Commercial A-21314-70802	$76,500	Littleton, MA	Nov 10, 2021	Oct 6, 2022	330	Certified-Expired
Senior Product Compliance Scientist A-19128-02492	$90,272	Rolling Meadows, IL	May 8, 2019	Jul 12, 2019	65	Certified
Lead Auditor A-19030-67661	$88,629	Littleton, MA	Jan 30, 2019	Apr 26, 2019	86	Certified

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