Question 1

Does Gold Star Metals, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gold Star Metals, LLC has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 459 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 Gold Star Metals, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 459 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 Gold Star 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 Gold Star Metals, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gold Star Metals, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	536
2016	1	1	0	0	381

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Budget Analyst G-100-24036-695098	$75,795	Houston, TX	Feb 5, 2024	Jul 25, 2025	536	Certified
Logistics Manager A-16210-37071	$129,917	Houston, TX	Sep 9, 2016	Sep 25, 2017	381	Certified

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