Question 1

Does Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 474 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 Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 474 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 Gerdau Ameristeel US 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 Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	481
2023	2	2	0	0	463

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Scientist Lead G-100-24136-000752	$99,600	Tampa, FL	May 15, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	481	Certified
SAP Business Analyst IV G-100-23264-369206	$122,976	Tampa, FL	Sep 21, 2023	Jan 7, 2025	474	Certified - Expired
Development Operations Engineer III G-100-23233-279550	$123,614	Tampa, FL	Aug 20, 2023	Nov 13, 2024	451	Certified - Expired

Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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