Question 1

Does Bakkavor Foods USA, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bakkavor Foods USA, INC. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 160 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 Bakkavor Foods USA, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 160 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 Bakkavor Foods USA, 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 Bakkavor Foods USA, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bakkavor Foods USA, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	2	2	277
2018	1	1	96
2016	1	1	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Process Technology Manager A-20150-59693	$94,966	CHARLOTTE, NC	Aug 25, 2020	Apr 5, 2021	223	Certified
General Manager, East Coast A-20150-60047	$220,000	CHARLOTTE, NC	Jul 21, 2020	Jun 16, 2021	330	Certified
Quality Assurance/Technical Manager A-18268-22004	$136,386	Carson, CA	Oct 31, 2018	Feb 4, 2019	96	Certified-Expired
Director of Supply Chain A-16203-34898	$125,000	Carson, CA	Sep 1, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	74	Certified-Expired

Bakkavor Foods USA, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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