Question 1

Does AgFirst Farm Credit Bank sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AgFirst Farm Credit Bank 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 390 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 AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 AgFirst Farm Credit Bank?

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 AgFirst Farm Credit Bank's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	476
2022	2	2	0	0	371

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Business Applications Developer G-100-23354-582300	$122,034	COLUMBIA, SC	Dec 20, 2023	Apr 9, 2025	476	Certified
Senior Business Applications Developer A-22334-65250	$99,278	Columbia, SC	Dec 27, 2022	Dec 13, 2023	351	Certified-Expired
Lead Applications Programmer/Developer A-22319-57923	$117,499	Columbia, SC	Nov 18, 2022	Dec 13, 2023	390	Certified-Expired

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank — Green Card PERM Data

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank PERM & Green Card Filings

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