Question 1

Does Kennametal, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kennametal, Inc. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 85 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 Kennametal, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 85 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 Kennametal, 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 Kennametal, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kennametal, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2020	1	1	228
2019	1	1	45
2018	1	1	103
2017	3	3	81
2016	3	3	89

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Engineer –Technology A-20223-86452	$104,478	Latrobe, PA	Aug 14, 2020	Mar 30, 2021	228	Certified-Expired
Manager Tooling Systems A-19035-69403	$113,862	Latrobe, PA	Apr 30, 2019	Jun 14, 2019	45	Certified
Senior Engineer - Engineering Technology A-18347-51810	$83,500	Latrobe, PA	Dec 21, 2018	Apr 3, 2019	103	Certified-Expired
Production Planner Asia A-17177-56106	N/A	Latrobe, PA	Jul 27, 2017	Nov 8, 2017	104	Certified-Expired
Senior Analyst IT A-16312-68810	$97,240	Latrobe, PA	Feb 24, 2017	Apr 20, 2017	55	Certified
Engineer-Product Engineering A-16279-58939	$74,851	Latrobe, PA	Jan 13, 2017	Apr 5, 2017	82	Certified
Senior Analyst Supply Chain Process A-16274-57909	$90,000	Latrobe, PA	Dec 22, 2016	Mar 17, 2017	85	Certified-Expired
Senior Manufacturing Engineer A-16278-58581	$81,578	Solon, OH	Dec 13, 2016	Mar 22, 2017	99	Certified-Expired
Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Systems A-16075-84525	$85,717	Latrobe, PA	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	83	Certified-Expired

Kennametal, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Kennametal, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Micro-LAM, Inc.

Sandvik Machining Solutions USA, LLC

Precision Cutting Tools, LLC

Rubi Tools USA

Matco Tools Corporation

Siem Tool

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?