Question 1

Does Beyond Meat, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Beyond Meat, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 443 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 Beyond Meat, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 443 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 Beyond Meat, 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 Beyond Meat, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Beyond Meat, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	443
2023	1	1	376
2022	1	1	287

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Food Scientist G-100-24172-134732	$90,000	El Segundo, CA	Jun 20, 2024	Sep 6, 2025	443	Certified
Associate Food Scientist G-100-24172-134557	$90,000	El Segundo, CA	Jun 20, 2024	Sep 6, 2025	443	Certified
Process Engineer [SOC: 17-2112.00, LEVEL 2 WAGE] G-100-24159-085608	$123,200	El Segundo, CA	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 3, 2025	453	Certified
IT Integrations Specialist, Supply Chain Systems A-23090-21331	$136,157	El Segundo, CA	Apr 12, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	376	Certified
Technical Services Manager A-22165-71906	$125,000	Devault, PA	Aug 23, 2022	Jun 6, 2023	287	Certified

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