Question 1

Does ZF North America Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ZF North America Inc. has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 ZF North America Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 ZF 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 ZF North America Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ZF North America Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	484
2023	3	3	430
2022	1	1	662
2017	1	1	65
2016	3	3	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer III - Resident (Electrical) G-100-24145-033847	$104,312	Northville, MI	May 24, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	461	Certified
Senior Engineer - Systems G-100-24096-860488	$135,583	Northville, MI	Apr 5, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	490	Certified
Engineer II - Mechatronics G-100-24067-781256	$106,879	Northville, MI	Mar 7, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	501	Certified
Senior Calibration Engineer G-100-23352-573660	$127,449	Northville, MI	Dec 18, 2023	May 8, 2025	507	Certified
Sr. Product Design Engineer - Electronic Mechanics A-23090-21080	$118,341	Northville, MI	Apr 27, 2023	May 14, 2024	383	Certified
Engineer II - Mechatronics A-23083-17782	$99,382	Northville, MI	Apr 12, 2023	May 14, 2024	398	Certified
Engineer II- Resident A-22227-05723	$78,730	Gray Court, SC	Aug 26, 2022	Jun 18, 2024	662	Certified
Resident Engineer A-17017-91597	$81,203	Northville, MI	Jan 31, 2017	Apr 6, 2017	65	Certified
Controls Engineer A-16256-51643	$92,000	Northville, MI	Sep 16, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Lead Engineer Hydrodynamic/Wet Clutch A-16211-37188	$117,229	Northville, MI	Aug 19, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	61	Certified-Expired
Training Manager A-16180-26780	$77,044	Northville, MI	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	105	Certified-Expired

ZF North America Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

ZF North America Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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