Question 1

Does Smurfit Westrock sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smurfit Westrock has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 Smurfit Westrock, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 Smurfit Westrock?

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 Smurfit Westrock's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Smurfit Westrock has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	4	0	0	508
2022	1	1	0	0	364

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Controller G-100-24323-482961	$182,000	City of Industry, CA	Nov 18, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	493	Certified
Financial Controller G-100-24323-480895	$93,205	Houston, TX	Nov 18, 2024	Mar 31, 2026	498	Certified
Customer Centric Lead Manager G-100-24229-274228	$85,000	Irving, TX	Aug 16, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	517	Certified
Financial Controller G-100-24226-264393	$90,000	Von Ormy, TX	Aug 13, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	520	Certified
Innovation & Development Manager A-22294-44083	$77,500	Irving, TX	Dec 1, 2022	Nov 30, 2023	364	Certified-Expired

Smurfit Westrock — Green Card PERM Data

Smurfit Westrock PERM & Green Card Filings

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