Question 1

Does Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Safford Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Safford 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 Safford Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	462
2023	2	2	530
2022	1	1	426

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Process Automation Engineer I G-100-24142-020138	$85,700	Safford, AZ	May 21, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	454	Certified
Process Automation Engineer II G-100-24102-875849	$117,700	Safford, AZ	Apr 10, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	469	Certified
Engineer I G-100-23334-535158	$78,000	Safford, AZ	Nov 30, 2023	Mar 27, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Mine Engineer II G-100-23213-229619	$84,032	Safford, AZ	Aug 1, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	576	Certified - Expired
Senior Engineer A-22326-62314	$105,000	Safford, AZ	Dec 8, 2022	Feb 7, 2024	426	Certified-Expired

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

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