Question 1

Does Resolution Copper Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Resolution Copper Company has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 184 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 Resolution Copper Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 184 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 Resolution Copper Company?

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 Resolution Copper Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Resolution Copper Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	491
2020	2	2	184
2016	1	1	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Geotechnical Engineer G-100-24330-499033	$148,173	Superior, AZ	Nov 25, 2024	Mar 31, 2026	491	Certified
Senior Geologist A-20314-18473	$98,064	Superior, AZ	Nov 11, 2020	May 24, 2021	194	Certified
Principal Advisor - Processing A-20111-44724	$112,400	Superior, AZ	May 12, 2020	Nov 2, 2020	174	Certified-Expired
Principal Advisor, Project Controls A-16216-38861	$121,650	Superior, AZ	Aug 15, 2016	Oct 21, 2016	67	Certified-Expired

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