Question 1

Does BENTELER Steel & Tube Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BENTELER Steel & Tube Corporation has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 Steel & Tube Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 Steel & Tube 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 Steel & Tube Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BENTELER Steel & Tube Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	495
2023	1	1	365
2022	1	1	265
2021	1	1	327

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Technical Sales and Service - Team Leader G-100-24047-727219	$75,670	Houston, TX	Feb 16, 2024	Jun 25, 2025	495	Certified
Sales Engineer A-23094-22719	$109,470	Auburn Hills, MI	May 25, 2023	May 24, 2024	365	Certified
Sales Manager A-22091-34439	$91,000	Houston, TX	Apr 1, 2022	Dec 22, 2022	265	Certified-Expired
Product Manager Line Pipe A-21340-82037	$82,888	Houston, TX	Dec 17, 2021	Nov 9, 2022	327	Certified-Expired

BENTELER Steel & Tube Corporation — Green Card PERM Data

BENTELER Steel & Tube Corporation PERM & Green Card Filings

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