Question 1

Does Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita 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 451 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 Sierrita, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 451 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 Sierrita?

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 Sierrita's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	2	0	0	466
2023	2	2	0	0	406

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Metallurgist II G-100-24117-930629	$100,000	Green Valley, AZ	Apr 26, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	453	Certified
Metallurgist I G-100-24093-846109	$81,000	Green Valley, AZ	Apr 1, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	478	Certified
Geotechnical Engineer II G-100-23213-229314	$91,000	Green Valley, AZ	Aug 1, 2023	Oct 22, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
Electrical Engineer II A-12354-24481	$90,000	Green Valley, AZ	Apr 27, 2023	Apr 25, 2024	364	Certified

Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita — Green Card PERM Data

Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita PERM & Green Card Filings

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