Question 1

Does Volvo CAR USA LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Volvo CAR USA LLC 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 312 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 Volvo CAR USA LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 312 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 Volvo CAR USA LLC?

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 Volvo CAR USA LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Volvo CAR USA LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	498
2022	1	1	312
2020	1	1	213

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24310-452953	$138,938	Ridgeville, SC	Nov 4, 2024	Mar 17, 2026	498	Certified
Sr. QA Engineer A-22126-51712	$152,318	Sunnyvale, CA	May 19, 2022	Mar 27, 2023	312	Certified-Expired
Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist A-20240-92916	$105,000	Ridgeville, SC	Oct 6, 2020	May 7, 2021	213	Certified

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