Question 1

Does United SHIP Service CORP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. United SHIP Service CORP has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 60 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 United SHIP Service CORP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 60 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 United SHIP Service CORP?

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 United SHIP Service CORP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

United SHIP Service CORP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Electrical Engineer Project Manager A-16229-42958	$79,394	West Park, FL	Sep 27, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	57	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Engineer Project Manager A-16239-46866	$78,229	West Park, FL	Sep 23, 2016	Nov 22, 2016	60	Certified-Expired
Senior Naval Architect A-16245-48718	$84,573	West Park, FL	Sep 2, 2016	May 10, 2017	250	Certified

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