Question 1

Does Benteler Automotive Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Benteler Automotive Corporation has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 Benteler Automotive Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 Benteler Automotive 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 Benteler Automotive Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Benteler Automotive Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2022	2	2	0	291
2021	3	3	0	126
2019	2	2	0	51
2018	1	1	0	109
2017	2	2	0	85
2016	2	2	0	83

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sales Manager G-100-24261-344821	$110,603	Auburn Hills, MI	Sep 17, 2024	Sep 20, 2024	3	Withdrawn
Project Engineer A-22270-29099	$95,000	Holland, MI	Sep 27, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	304	Certified
Controlling Specialist A-22201-91619	$87,125	Auburn Hills, MI	Jul 20, 2022	Apr 24, 2023	278	Certified
Product Engineer A-21118-79549	$85,102	Holland, MI	Apr 28, 2021	Aug 25, 2021	119	Certified
Product/Process Development Engineer A-21110-76032	$90,971	Holland, MI	Apr 20, 2021	Aug 24, 2021	126	Certified
Project Leader A-21103-73557	$97,400	Holland, MI	Apr 13, 2021	Aug 24, 2021	133	Certified
IT Manager A-19108-94745	$117,000	Auburn Hills, MI	Apr 18, 2019	Jun 3, 2019	46	Certified
Project Leader/Program Manager A-19106-93858	$94,000	Auburn Hills, MI	Apr 16, 2019	Jun 10, 2019	55	Certified
Materials Planner A-18036-39687	N/A	Duncan, SC	Mar 5, 2018	Jun 22, 2018	109	Certified
Computer Systems Analyst A-17201-66289	N/A	Holland, MI	Jul 20, 2017	Nov 22, 2017	125	Certified-Expired
Advanced Program Buyer A-17017-91958	$91,000	Auburn Hills, MI	Jan 30, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	45	Certified-Expired
Customer Line Manager A-16337-76514	$102,000	Raymond, OH	Dec 2, 2016	Feb 8, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
CAE Engineer A-16214-37684	$90,000	Grand Rapids, MI	Aug 1, 2016	Nov 7, 2016	98	Certified-Expired

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