Question 1

Does Sibelco North America Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sibelco North America Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 435 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 Sibelco North America Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 435 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 Sibelco North America 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 Sibelco North America Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sibelco North America Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	484
2023	2	2	0	0	433

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
VP Finance Americas (NAM & SAM) G-100-24351-545649	$217,838	Charlotte, NC	Dec 16, 2024	Apr 14, 2026	484	Certified
Safety and Health Business Partner G-100-23201-202592	$121,128	Spruce Pine, NC	Jul 20, 2023	Sep 27, 2024	435	Certified
Director, Technology and Innovation G-100-23191-177817	$163,328	SPRUCE PINE, NC	Jul 10, 2023	Sep 12, 2024	430	Certified

Sibelco North America Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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