Question 1

Does Braskem America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Braskem America has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 Braskem America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 Braskem America?

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 Braskem America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Braskem America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	494
2022	4	3	1	340
2020	1	1	0	188
2019	3	3	0	43
2017	2	2	0	96

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Spectroscopy Research Scientist/Specialist I G-100-23352-574619	$123,751	Pittsburgh, PA	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	494	Certified
U.S. Capital Leader A-22350-75630	$149,469	Pasadena, TX	Dec 16, 2022	Jan 24, 2024	404	Certified-Expired
Industrial Asset Planning and Controls Lead A-22332-63634	$149,469	Pasadena, TX	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	329	Certified-Expired
Specialist Engineer - Turnaround and Maintenance Technologies A-22230-08546	$147,000	Pasadena, TX	Sep 17, 2022	Nov 28, 2022	72	Withdrawn
Data Scientist A-22229-07752	$48,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Aug 19, 2022	Jun 2, 2023	287	Certified
People and Organization Specialist A-20155-61390	$86,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 3, 2020	Dec 8, 2020	188	Certified-Expired
Senior Engineer II A-19163-17603	$150,000	La Porte, TX	Jun 12, 2019	Jul 25, 2019	43	Certified
Senior Process Engineer A-19163-17598	$125,000	La Porte, TX	Jun 12, 2019	Jul 25, 2019	43	Certified
Power Distribution Electrical Engineer A-19163-17203	$123,000	La Porte, TX	Jun 12, 2019	Jul 25, 2019	43	Certified
Mechanical Reliability Engineer A-17170-52858	N/A	Pasadena, TX	Jun 30, 2017	Oct 5, 2017	97	Certified-Expired
Capital Project Manager (#6044) A-17144-42257	$92,000	Marcus Hook, PA	May 25, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	95	Certified

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