Question 1

Does Smurfit WestRock sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smurfit WestRock has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 433 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 WestRock, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 433 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 WestRock?

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 WestRock's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Smurfit WestRock has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	486
2023	1	1	391
2017	1	1	112
2016	1	1	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Financial Analyst - Consumer Packaging G-100-24116-927309	$123,302	Dallas, TX	Apr 25, 2024	Aug 13, 2025	475	Certified
Innovation Scientist G-100-24094-852255	$82,909	Carol Stream, IL	Apr 3, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	492	Certified
Manager, IT Engineering G-100-24051-733490	$159,394	Atlanta, GA	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	489	Certified
Automation Engineer A-23104-27609	$95,410	Smyrna, GA	Apr 14, 2023	May 9, 2024	391	Certified
Operations Research Analyst A-17145-42845	$84,050	Duluth, GA	May 25, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	112	Certified
Mechanical Engineer A-16272-56988	$59,805	Winfield, KS	Oct 5, 2016	Dec 15, 2016	71	Certified-Expired

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