Question 1

Does Kennecott Utah Copper LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kennecott Utah Copper LLC has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 371 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 Kennecott Utah Copper LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 371 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 Kennecott Utah Copper 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 Kennecott Utah Copper LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kennecott Utah Copper LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (19 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	5	5	495
2023	5	5	439
2022	2	2	310
2020	1	1	182
2018	2	2	78
2017	1	1	79
2016	3	3	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Safety Advisor – Underground G-100-24323-483039	$140,535	South Jordan, UT	Nov 18, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	493	Certified
Senior Process Control Engineer G-100-24320-478729	$134,975	Bingham Canyon, UT	Nov 15, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	496	Certified
Metallurgical Engineer G-100-24236-290653	$110,000	Bingham Canyon, UT	Aug 23, 2024	Jan 14, 2026	509	Certified
Sr. Project Engineer/Project Manager G-100-24124-954306	$135,460	South Jordan, UT	May 3, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	472	Certified
Senior Engineer - Instrumented Protective System G-100-24005-619636	$126,277	South Jordan, UT	Jan 5, 2024	May 22, 2025	503	Certified
Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Long-range - South Wall) G-100-23272-398498	$145,740	South Jordan, UT	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	472	Certified - Expired
Electrical Engineer III G-100-23264-366679	$125,611	Magna, UT	Sep 21, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	480	Certified - Expired
Sr. Process Engineer, ByProducts G-100-23264-366549	$140,197	Magna, UT	Sep 21, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	480	Certified - Expired
Engineer - Electrical A-23123-36707	$105,181	South Jordan, UT	May 30, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	371	Certified
Mechanical Engineer Maintenance A-23041-00181	$100,457	South Jordan, UT	May 18, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	383	Certified
Electrical Engineer A-21334-79033	$91,363	South Jordan, UT	Mar 14, 2022	Dec 9, 2022	270	Certified-Expired
Principal Engineer, Strategic Projects A-21264-47623	$130,166	Magna, UT	Jan 25, 2022	Jan 10, 2023	350	Certified-Expired
Senior Financial Advisor A-20121-48903	$88,726	South Jordan, UT	Jun 3, 2020	Dec 2, 2020	182	Certified-Expired
S2S Lead A-18344-50287	$116,667	Bingham Canyon, UT	Dec 20, 2018	Apr 3, 2019	104	Certified-Expired
Engineer II - Process A-18198-98093	N/A	South Jordan, UT	Jul 20, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	52	Certified
Superintendent, Mine Operations A-17013-90954	$71,864	Bingham Canyon, UT	Jan 17, 2017	Apr 6, 2017	79	Certified
Senior Engineer - Reliability A-16265-54938	$104,259	Bingham Canyon, UT	Sep 23, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	75	Certified-Expired
Senior Engineer - Process Safety A-16214-38039	$97,656	Magna, UT	Aug 12, 2016	Nov 7, 2016	87	Certified-Expired
Superintendent - Value Generation A-16210-36766	$105,903	Magna, UT	Aug 2, 2016	Oct 26, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

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