Question 1

Does T.Y. Lin International sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T.Y. Lin International 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 265 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 T.Y. Lin International, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 265 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 T.Y. Lin International?

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 T.Y. Lin International's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

T.Y. Lin International has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	488
2023	1	1	493
2021	2	2	156
2016	3	3	201

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Structural Engineer G-100-24297-427421	$103,000	Rockway, NJ	Oct 23, 2024	Mar 12, 2026	505	Certified
Bridge Engineer G-100-24134-989883	$130,008	Austin, TX	May 13, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	470	Certified
Structural Engineer, Bridge G-100-23272-400403	$97,926	San Francisco, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 3, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
BRIDGE ENGINEER A-21059-56566	$90,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 15, 2021	Aug 12, 2021	150	Certified
Structural Engineer A-21057-56439	$98,634	San Francisco, CA	Mar 3, 2021	Aug 12, 2021	162	Certified
BRIDGE ENGINEER A-16320-71470	$77,000	CORAL GABLES, FL	Nov 15, 2016	Aug 25, 2017	283	Certified
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER A-16253-51285	$83,533	HACKETTSTOWN, NJ	Sep 21, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	72	Certified-Expired
CIVIL ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER A-16225-42022	$110,011	Alexandria, VA	Aug 17, 2016	Apr 21, 2017	247	Certified

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