Question 1

Does UPS Worldwide Forwarding sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UPS Worldwide Forwarding has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 UPS Worldwide Forwarding, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 UPS Worldwide Forwarding?

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 UPS Worldwide Forwarding's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UPS Worldwide Forwarding has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
Senior Applications Developer G-100-24169-118518	$116,556	Louisville, KY	Jun 17, 2024	Sep 26, 2025	466	Certified
Senior Applications Developer G-100-24162-090471	$116,556	Louisville, KY	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 26, 2025	473	Certified
Lead Machine Learning Engineer G-100-24149-041969	$176,400	Louisville, KY	May 28, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	455	Certified
Senior Applications Developer G-100-24058-752142	$117,120	Louisville, KY	Feb 27, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	510	Certified
Lead Database Analyst G-100-24012-638555	$105,352	Louisville, KY	Jan 12, 2024	Jun 18, 2025	523	Certified

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