Question 1

Does COBB International Farmers Market sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. COBB International Farmers Market has filed 16 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 240 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 COBB International Farmers Market, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 240 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 COBB International Farmers 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 COBB International Farmers Market's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

COBB International Farmers Market has a 62.5% PERM approval rate across 16 total applications (10 certified, 6 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16197-33018	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jul 19, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	232	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Stock Clerk A-16187-29120	$17,100	Smyrna, GA	Jul 19, 2016	Mar 9, 2017	233	Denied
Grocery Store Stock Clerk A-16194-31652	$17,100	Smyrna, GA	Jul 14, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	82	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16187-29299	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jul 11, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	240	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16187-29292	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jul 11, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	240	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16187-29223	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jul 11, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	240	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16187-29217	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jul 11, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	94	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16187-29212	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jul 11, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	240	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Stock Clerk A-16189-29964	$17,100	Smyrna, GA	Jul 8, 2016	Mar 9, 2017	244	Denied
Grocery Store Stock Clerk A-16187-29049	$17,100	Smyrna, GA	Jul 7, 2016	Mar 9, 2017	245	Denied
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16176-25798	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jul 5, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	246	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16176-25727	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jul 5, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	246	Certified-Expired
Grocery Store Stock Clerk A-16180-27229	$17,100	Smyrna, GA	Jul 1, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	250	Denied
Grocery Store Stock Clerk A-16180-27202	$17,100	Smyrna, GA	Jul 1, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	250	Denied
Grocery Store Stock Clerk A-16180-27195	$17,100	Smyrna, GA	Jul 1, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	250	Denied
Grocery Store Food Preparation Worker A-16176-25830	$17,000	Smyrna, GA	Jun 28, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	220	Certified-Expired

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