Question 1

Does Cleveland-Cliffs Steel sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cleveland-Cliffs Steel 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 497 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 Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 497 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 Cleveland-Cliffs Steel?

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 Cleveland-Cliffs Steel's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	483
2023	1	1	0	0	525

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
CAD/CAE Engineer G-100-24219-247181	$98,426	Novi, MI	Aug 6, 2024	Dec 17, 2025	498	Certified
Research Engineer G-100-24143-024070	$114,712	Middletown, OH	May 22, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	455	Certified
Senior Information Technology Application Engineer G-100-24005-620387	$117,894	West Chester, OH	Jan 5, 2024	May 14, 2025	495	Certified
Senior IT Application Engineer G-100-23244-315256	$117,894	West Chester, OH	Sep 1, 2023	Feb 7, 2025	525	Certified - Expired

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