Question 1

Does E & J Gallo Winery sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. E & J Gallo Winery 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 445 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 E & J Gallo Winery, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 445 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 E & J Gallo Winery?

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 E & J Gallo Winery's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

E & J Gallo Winery has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	474
2022	1	1	349
2017	1	1	97

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Run Engineer - SMIS G-100-24169-117791	$125,778	Modesto, CA	Jun 17, 2024	Sep 5, 2025	445	Certified
SAP Data Systems Engineering Expert G-100-24127-961463	$143,500	Modesto, CA	May 6, 2024	Aug 14, 2025	465	Certified
SAP EW/M Expert G-100-24067-778864	$175,760	Modesto, CA	Mar 7, 2024	Aug 1, 2025	512	Certified
Analyst 3-Ops Research A-22299-46019	$120,750	Modesto, CA	Dec 7, 2022	Nov 21, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Advanced Engineer A-17142-40982	$85,699	Modesto, CA	Jun 9, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	97	Certified

E & J Gallo Winery — Green Card PERM Data

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