Question 1

Does Rich's Fresh Market sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rich's Fresh Market 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 330 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 Rich's Fresh Market, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 330 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 Rich's Fresh Market?

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 Rich's Fresh Market's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Rich's Fresh Market has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	474
2022	2	2	377
2020	1	1	341
2018	2	2	215

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Grocery Manager G-200-25009-608560	$63,440	RIVER GROVE, IL	Jan 9, 2025	Apr 28, 2026	474	Certified
Operations Manager A-22257-21381	$55,099	River Grove, IL	Oct 3, 2022	Aug 17, 2023	318	Certified
Human Resources Specialist A-22207-94958	$41,371	River Grove, IL	Jul 28, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	435	Certified-Expired
Butcher A-20120-48613	$35,942	River Grove, IL	May 6, 2020	Apr 12, 2021	341	Certified
Human Resources Specialist A-18221-06293	$37,440	River Grove, IL	Aug 16, 2018	Mar 6, 2019	202	Certified-Expired
Advertising and Promotions Manager A-18183-93694	$67,101	River Grove, IL	Jul 9, 2018	Feb 21, 2019	227	Certified-Expired

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