Question 1

Does GERALD METALS LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GERALD METALS LLC 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 183 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 GERALD METALS LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 183 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 GERALD METALS LLC?

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 GERALD METALS LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GERALD METALS LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	373
2020	1	1	178
2017	1	1	125
2016	1	1	188

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Trader- Cobalt A-23100-24855	$182,520	Stamford, CT	Apr 19, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	373	Certified
Treasury Manager A-20205-79983	$113,901	Stamford, CT	Nov 23, 2020	May 20, 2021	178	Certified
Investment Associate A-17192-62096	N/A	Stamford, CT	Jul 20, 2017	Nov 22, 2017	125	Certified-Expired
Quantitative Trading Assistant A-16172-23660	$140,462	Stamford, CT	Jul 15, 2016	Jan 19, 2017	188	Certified-Expired

GERALD METALS LLC — Green Card PERM Data

GERALD METALS LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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