Question 1

Does Circle K Stores Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Circle K Stores Inc. 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 476 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 Circle K Stores Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Circle K Stores 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 Circle K Stores Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Circle K Stores Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	587
2023	5	5	0	0	444

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director of Logistics Optimization & Analytics G-100-24326-491398	$188,094	Houston, TX	Nov 21, 2024	Mar 31, 2026	495	Certified
Lead Data Scientist G-100-24135-993018	$122,283	Tempe, AZ	May 14, 2024	Mar 23, 2026	678	Certified
Lead Data Scientist G-100-23355-584456	$112,944	Tempe, AZ	Dec 21, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	476	Certified
Sr Data Scientist G-100-23300-461303	$120,000	Tempe, AZ	Oct 27, 2023	Feb 18, 2025	480	Certified - Expired
Fuel Manager G-100-23269-382673	$62,296	Pensacola, FL	Sep 26, 2023	Dec 9, 2024	440	Certified - Expired
Sr. Manager, Data Science G-100-23208-219828	$135,000	Tempe, AZ	Jul 27, 2023	Oct 28, 2024	459	Certified - Expired
Senior Internal Auditor A-23118-34733	$95,618	Tempe, AZ	May 31, 2023	May 29, 2024	364	Certified

Circle K Stores Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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