Question 1

Does Steel Dynamics Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Steel Dynamics Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 382 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 Steel Dynamics Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 382 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 Steel Dynamics 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 Steel Dynamics Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Steel Dynamics Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	491
2023	2	1	0	1	372

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Financial Analyst G-100-24025-667095	$115,000	Fort Wayne, IN	Jan 25, 2024	May 30, 2025	491	Certified
Metallurgical Process Engineer G-100-23348-566275	$69,493	Columbia City, IN	Dec 14, 2023	Dec 30, 2024	382	Withdrawn
Level 2 Engineer A-23122-36071	$162,000	Sinton, TX	May 31, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	372	Certified

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