Question 1

Does Wartsila North America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wartsila North America, Inc. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 307 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 Wartsila North America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 307 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 Wartsila North America, Inc.?

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 Wartsila North America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Wartsila North America, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	432
2022	2	2	307
2020	4	4	243
2018	1	1	59

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Regional Legal Counsel - Brazil and Latin America G-100-23272-398908	$156,574	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	482	Certified - Expired
Electrical Engineer G-100-23174-140998	$138,658	Herndon, VA	Jun 23, 2023	Aug 15, 2024	419	Certified
Aftersales Manager, Renewable Gas A-22356-78579	$123,070	Houston, TX	Feb 14, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	394	Certified-Expired
Senior Superintendent, Electrical and Automation A-22265-26076	$130,100	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Nov 15, 2022	Oct 2, 2023	321	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Management A-22073-24859	$140,000	Herndon, VA	Apr 13, 2022	Jan 31, 2023	293	Certified-Expired
Manager, Gas Engines A-20231-89378	$142,000	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Nov 16, 2020	May 18, 2021	183	Certified
Senior Superintendent, Electrical & Automation A-20225-87653	$100,000	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Nov 16, 2020	May 18, 2021	183	Certified
Technical Manager A-20215-83875	$121,000	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL	Aug 28, 2020	Mar 31, 2021	215	Certified-Expired
LOCAL PROJECT, SITE MANAGER A-20016-08049	$125,000	HOUSTON, TX	Feb 13, 2020	Mar 9, 2021	390	Certified-Expired
Manager, Customer Support Center A-18208-02237	$127,764	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sep 25, 2018	Nov 23, 2018	59	Certified-Expired

Wartsila North America, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Wartsila North America, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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