Question 1

Does James Hardie Building Products, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. James Hardie Building Products, Inc. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 James Hardie Building Products, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 James Hardie Building Products, 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 James Hardie Building Products, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

James Hardie Building Products, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	6	6	0	504
2023	1	1	0	518
2018	1	1	0	214

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Business System Analyst G-100-25009-608105	$120,328	Chicago, IL	Jan 9, 2025	Jan 9, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Enterprise Data Architect G-100-24316-466048	$153,650	Chicago, IL	Nov 11, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	500	Certified
Senior Data Integration Engineer G-100-24313-464435	$153,650	Chicago, IL	Nov 8, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	503	Certified
Senior Data Integration Engineer G-100-24313-464158	$153,650	Chicago, IL	Nov 8, 2024	Mar 23, 2026	500	Certified
Senior Data Integration Engineer G-100-24313-463371	$153,650	Chicago, IL	Nov 8, 2024	Mar 23, 2026	500	Certified
Engineer I G-100-24222-257858	$70,000	Fontana, CA	Aug 9, 2024	Jan 13, 2026	522	Certified
Programmer Analyst I - Visualization G-100-24045-717320	$153,650	Chicago, IL	Feb 14, 2024	Jul 1, 2025	503	Certified
Process Engineer G-100-23279-414774	$71,469	McCarran, NV	Oct 6, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	518	Certified - Expired
MM/PP BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST A-18030-37187	N/A	MISSION VIEJO, CA	Jan 26, 2018	Aug 28, 2018	214	Certified

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