Question 1

Does Bunge Latin America, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bunge Latin America, LLC 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 211 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 Bunge Latin America, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 211 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 Bunge Latin America, LLC?

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 Bunge Latin America, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bunge Latin America, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	437
2020	2	2	185
2016	1	1	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst G-100-23306-474035	$79,040	Coral Gables, FL	Nov 2, 2023	Mar 21, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Ocean Freight Logistics Specialist – Dry Bulk A-23138-44663	$87,000	Coral Gables, FL	May 26, 2023	May 29, 2024	369	Certified
Senior Oil Trader A-20272-04884	$115,000	CORAL GABLES, FL	Sep 29, 2020	Apr 28, 2021	211	Certified
Oilseed Trader A-20083-33796	$100,000	Coral Gables, FL	May 4, 2020	Oct 9, 2020	158	Certified-Expired
Latin America and Caribbean Sugar Market Research Analyst A-16218-39730	$72,100	CORAL GABLES, FL	Oct 3, 2016	Dec 13, 2016	71	Certified-Expired

Bunge Latin America, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Bunge Latin America, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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