Question 1

Does Climax Molybdenum sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Climax Molybdenum 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 477 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 Climax Molybdenum, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 477 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 Climax Molybdenum?

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 Climax Molybdenum's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Climax Molybdenum has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	479
2023	2	2	482
2022	1	1	308

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Process Automation Engineer II G-100-24047-725685	$123,200	Empire, CO	Feb 16, 2024	Jun 9, 2025	479	Certified
Metallurgist II G-100-23272-396110	$89,900	Fort Madison, IA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Reliability Engineer II G-100-23209-221691	$110,000	Climax, CO	Jul 27, 2023	Nov 13, 2024	475	Certified - Expired
Mine Engineer II A-22237-12262	$103,500	Empire, CO	Sep 8, 2022	Jul 13, 2023	308	Certified

Climax Molybdenum — Green Card PERM Data

Climax Molybdenum PERM & Green Card Filings

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