Question 1

Does Union Pacific Railroad sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Union Pacific Railroad 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 102 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 Union Pacific Railroad, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 102 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 Union Pacific Railroad?

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 Union Pacific Railroad's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Union Pacific Railroad has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	94
2016	6	6	0	0	137

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Systems Engineer A-17137-39305	$110,004	Omaha, NE	Jun 8, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	109	Certified
Associate Systems Engineer A-17129-35783	$90,000	Omaha, NE	May 30, 2017	Aug 16, 2017	78	Certified
Associate Systems Engineer A-16327-73842	$110,004	Omaha, NE	Nov 30, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	41	Certified-Expired
Associate Systems Engineer A-16322-72293	$93,000	Omaha, NE	Nov 30, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Director Operations Process Engineering A-16236-45230	$130,020	Omaha, NE	Sep 9, 2016	Dec 12, 2016	94	Certified-Expired
Associate Systems Engineer A-16211-37155	$96,000	Omaha, NE	Aug 2, 2016	Jan 30, 2017	181	Certified-Expired
Associate Systems Engineer A-15134-76325	$105,000	Omaha, NE	Aug 2, 2016	Jan 30, 2017	181	Certified-Expired
Associate Systems Consultant A-16210-36725	$120,000	Omaha, NE	Aug 1, 2016	Jan 30, 2017	182	Certified-Expired

Union Pacific Railroad — Green Card PERM Data

Union Pacific Railroad PERM & Green Card Filings

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