Question 1

Does Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 137 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 Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 137 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 Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc.?

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 Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	469
2023	1	1	493
2019	2	2	70
2017	2	2	137

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Metallurgist II G-100-24101-875362	$104,500	Bagdad, AZ	Apr 10, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	469	Certified
Mine Engineer I G-100-23254-335796	$82,800	Bagdad, AZ	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 16, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Senior Mine Engineer Open Pit A-19017-63726	$102,500	Bagdad, AZ	May 8, 2019	Jun 25, 2019	48	Certified
Senior Geotechnical Engineer A-18330-44682	$102,300	Bagdad, AZ	Jan 16, 2019	Apr 18, 2019	92	Certified
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer A-17264-89910	N/A	Bagdad, AZ	Nov 6, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	158	Certified
Sr. Mine Engineer (open-pit) A-17194-63363	N/A	Bagdad, AZ	Jul 21, 2017	Nov 13, 2017	115	Certified-Expired

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