Question 1

Does Chr. Hansen sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chr. Hansen has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 360 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 Chr. Hansen, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 360 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 Chr. Hansen?

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 Chr. Hansen's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Chr. Hansen has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	489
2023	2	2	367
2022	1	1	418
2019	1	1	89
2018	2	2	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SAP Project Manager G-100-24242-303129	$116,147	West Allis, WI	Aug 29, 2024	Dec 31, 2025	489	Certified
Sr. Scientist - C&E A-23110-30306	$92,300	Milwaukee, WI	Apr 25, 2023	Apr 19, 2024	360	Certified
Sr. Project Manager - Engineering A-23095-23342	$113,194	Milwaukee, WI	Apr 11, 2023	Apr 19, 2024	374	Certified
Plant Manager A-22336-66682	$176,300	East Windsor, NJ	Dec 8, 2022	Jan 30, 2024	418	Certified-Expired
Account Manager - Dairy Cultures A-19017-63547	$147,222	Milwaukee, WI	Jan 24, 2019	Apr 23, 2019	89	Certified
QC Supervisor - Culture A-18313-39650	$75,275	Milwaukee, WI	Dec 31, 2018	Apr 11, 2019	101	Certified
Account Manager - Meat Cultures A-18142-78437	N/A	Milwaukee, WI	Jun 4, 2018	Aug 14, 2018	71	Certified

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