Question 1

Does Smurfit Kappa Packaging, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smurfit Kappa Packaging, LLC 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 237 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 Kappa Packaging, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 237 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 Kappa Packaging, 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 Smurfit Kappa Packaging, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Smurfit Kappa Packaging, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	428
2022	2	2	249
2021	3	3	172
2018	1	1	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Corporate Controller G-100-23272-394152	$81,120	Sunrise, FL	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	482	Certified - Expired
Financial Analyst A-23111-31075	$55,619	Sunrise, FL	May 9, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	398	Certified
Business Systems Manager The Americas Region A-23006-83646	$95,000	Sunrise, FL	Feb 3, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Corporate Controller A-22089-32946	$78,000	Sunrise, FL	Apr 26, 2022	Jan 11, 2023	260	Certified-Expired
Finance Manager A-22010-95918	$78,000	Sunrise, FL	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	237	Certified-Expired
Health & Safety Manager The Americas A-21004-38465	$84,500	Sunrise, FL	Feb 4, 2021	Jul 26, 2021	172	Certified
HR Manager The Americas A-20329-24998	$48,500	Sunrise, FL	Jan 19, 2021	Aug 19, 2021	212	Certified
CEO Venezuela A-20318-20783	$80,000	Sunrise, FL	Jan 19, 2021	Jul 2, 2021	164	Certified
PAS Technical Account Manager A-18164-86239	$51,000	Irving, TX	Aug 10, 2018	Oct 25, 2018	76	Certified-Expired

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