Question 1

Does United States Steel Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. United States Steel Corporation 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 250 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 United States Steel Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 250 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 United States Steel Corporation?

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 United States Steel Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

United States Steel Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	3	3	0	0	313
2021	2	2	0	0	155

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Application Engineer - Stamping Simulation Engineer A-22080-28372	$129,272	Troy, MI	Dec 12, 2022	Feb 2, 2024	417	Certified-Expired
Process Control Engineer III A-21347-85409	$89,250	Ecorse, MI	Apr 12, 2022	Jan 10, 2023	273	Certified-Expired
Process Coordinator - Finishing Maintenance A-21341-82656	$129,170	Ecorse, MI	Jan 28, 2022	Oct 5, 2022	250	Certified-Expired
Application Developer II A-21063-58281	$83,640	Pittsburgh, PA	Mar 18, 2021	Aug 20, 2021	155	Certified
Application Architect IV A-21055-55365	$128,228	Pittsburgh, PA	Mar 8, 2021	Aug 10, 2021	155	Certified

United States Steel Corporation — Green Card PERM Data

United States Steel Corporation PERM & Green Card Filings

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