Question 1

Does Big River Steel LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Big River Steel LLC has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 177 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 Big River Steel LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 177 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 Big River Steel LLC?

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 Big River Steel LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Big River Steel LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	407
2021	4	4	177
2020	1	1	180
2018	1	1	69
2016	1	1	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
construction & commissioning manager A-23023-91651	$112,840	Osceola, AR	Feb 21, 2023	Apr 3, 2024	407	Certified-Expired
Principal Enterprise Architect A-21088-67852	$100,000	Osceola, AR	Mar 31, 2021	Aug 17, 2021	139	Certified
Software Developer A-21021-44509	$70,000	Osceola, AR	Jan 25, 2021	Aug 17, 2021	204	Certified
Data Scientist A-21012-41475	$75,000	Osceola, AR	Jan 13, 2021	Jul 13, 2021	181	Certified
Software Developer A-20365-37775	$70,000	Osceola, AR	Jan 7, 2021	Jun 29, 2021	173	Certified
Electrical commissioning engineer A-20337-27649	$87,610	OSCEOLA, AR	Dec 11, 2020	Jun 9, 2021	180	Certified
Plant Metallurgist A-18158-83897	N/A	Osceola, AR	Jun 7, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	69	Certified
Mill Metallurgist A-16301-65994	$74,485	Osceola, AR	Oct 28, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	75	Certified-Expired

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