Question 1

Does Gerdau Macsteel Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gerdau Macsteel 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 72 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 Macsteel Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 72 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 Macsteel 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 Macsteel Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gerdau Macsteel Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	63
2016	2	2	0	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Metallurgist II A-17052-05044	$74,901	Monroe, MI	Feb 21, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	63	Certified
Improvement Facilitator III A-16349-80929	$98,800	Jackson, MI	Dec 20, 2016	Mar 2, 2017	72	Certified-Expired
Production Manager (Engineering) A-16223-40866	$87,277	Canton, OH	Aug 11, 2016	Nov 10, 2016	91	Certified-Expired

Gerdau Macsteel Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Gerdau Macsteel Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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