Question 1

Does Tempel Steel Company LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tempel Steel Company LLC 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 157 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 Tempel Steel Company LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 Tempel Steel Company 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 Tempel Steel Company LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tempel Steel Company LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	530
2018	2	2	150
2016	1	1	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Control Systems Design Engineer G-100-24005-618975	$103,896	Chicago, IL	Jan 4, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	530	Certified
Quality Systems Program Manager A-18354-54963	$94,474	Chicago, IL	Dec 20, 2018	Jul 31, 2019	223	Certified
Controls Design Engineer A-18152-81937	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jun 1, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	77	Certified
Business System Application Programmer/Analyst A-16349-80602	$55,000	Chicago, IL	Dec 14, 2016	Mar 15, 2017	91	Certified-Expired

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