Question 1

Does THE North FACE sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE North FACE 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 345 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 THE North FACE, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 345 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 THE North FACE?

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 THE North FACE's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE North FACE has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2022	3	3	369
2020	1	1	378
2018	1	1	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Engineer, Application Integration A-22110-43168	$117,957	Greensboro, NC	Jul 27, 2022	Nov 17, 2023	478	Certified-Expired
Operations Director, Kipling A-22187-84166	$187,866	Jersey City, NJ	Jul 22, 2022	May 2, 2023	284	Certified
Senior Sales & Operations Analyst A-22010-95630	$97,000	Costa Mesa, CA	Feb 23, 2022	Feb 3, 2023	345	Certified-Expired
VP, Apparel Product Creation & Advanced Manufacturing A-20020-09069	$275,171	Greenwood Village, CO	Mar 2, 2020	Mar 15, 2021	378	Certified-Expired
Distribution Engineer A-18239-11743	$95,018	Ontario, CA	Sep 25, 2018	Dec 4, 2018	70	Certified-Expired

THE North FACE — Green Card PERM Data

THE North FACE PERM & Green Card Filings

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