Question 1

Does Komatsu Mining Corp. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Komatsu Mining Corp. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 373 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 Komatsu Mining Corp., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 373 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 Komatsu Mining Corp.?

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 Komatsu Mining Corp.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Komatsu Mining Corp. has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	384
2024	1	0	1	—
2022	1	1	0	361
2016	1	1	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Edge Systems Engineer G-100-25161-075140	$146,653	Milwaukee, WI	Jun 10, 2025	Jun 29, 2026	384	Certified
KMAP Edge Developer G-100-24144-030285	$150,000	Milwaukee, WI	May 23, 2024	Mar 2, 2026	648	Denied
Cloud Integration Engineer A-21174-06177	$130,972	Milwaukee, WI	Nov 17, 2022	Nov 13, 2023	361	Certified-Expired
LCM Senior Analyst A-16265-54893	$80,206	Milwaukee, WI	Sep 26, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	66	Certified-Expired

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