Question 1

Does McDonald's sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. McDonald's has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 23 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 McDonald's, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 McDonald's?

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 McDonald's's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

McDonald's has a 100% PERM approval rate across 23 total applications (23 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	0	476
2023	19	19	0	0	483

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Crew Member G-200-24058-750732	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Feb 27, 2024	Jun 6, 2025	465	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24024-662347	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Jan 24, 2024	May 13, 2025	475	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24023-659074	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Jan 23, 2024	May 13, 2025	476	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24005-620308	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Jan 5, 2024	May 13, 2025	494	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23362-595883	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 28, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	466	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23362-595879	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 28, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	470	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569215	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	479	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569213	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569212	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	479	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569211	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569210	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569209	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569208	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	479	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569197	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569196	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569195	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	479	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569192	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	479	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569191	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569190	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569188	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	479	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569187	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569186	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569185	$24,960	Callahan, FL	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	483	Certified

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