Question 1

Does Tom's Metal Specialists Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tom's Metal Specialists 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 106 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 Tom's Metal Specialists Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 Tom's Metal Specialists 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 Tom's Metal Specialists Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tom's Metal Specialists Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	509
2018	1	1	106
2016	1	1	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Construction Cost Estimator G-100-24276-379024	$60,694	San Francisco, CA	Oct 2, 2024	Feb 23, 2026	509	Certified
Project Manager A-18324-43415	$100,194	San Francisco, CA	Dec 6, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	106	Certified-Expired
Project Manager A-16314-69693	$71,552	San Francisco, CA	Nov 9, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	86	Certified-Expired

Tom's Metal Specialists Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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