Question 1

Does Alcoa Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alcoa Corporation has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 197 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 Alcoa Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 197 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 Alcoa Corporation?

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 Alcoa Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Alcoa Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	492
2023	2	2	427
2020	1	1	197
2018	3	3	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Line Lead Commercial Solutions G-100-24219-248882	$137,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Aug 6, 2024	Dec 11, 2025	492	Certified
STAFF PROJECT ENGINEER G-100-23361-594578	$110,000	Massena, NY	Dec 27, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	468	Certified
Integration Solutions Specialist A-23036-97680	$117,957	Pittsburgh, PA	May 3, 2023	May 22, 2024	385	Certified
Integration Architect A-20254-97797	$118,450	Pittsburgh, PA	Nov 2, 2020	May 18, 2021	197	Certified
METALLURGICAL ENGINEER A-18317-40811	$81,266	ALCOA, TN	Nov 27, 2018	Feb 28, 2019	93	Certified-Expired
Staff Reliability Engineer A-18183-93716	$95,378	Massena, NY	Aug 31, 2018	Oct 25, 2018	55	Certified-Expired
Senior Financial Analyst A-18169-87885	N/A	Newburgh, IN	Jun 25, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	53	Certified

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