Question 1

Does H MART sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. H MART has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 423 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 H MART, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 423 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 H MART?

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 H MART's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

H MART has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	473
2023	2	2	0	441
2017	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
KOREAN SUPERMARKET DISTRIBUTION CORRESPONDENCE CLERK G-200-24026-670651	$41,496	WHITTIER, CA	Jan 26, 2024	May 13, 2025	473	Certified
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS G-200-23286-431399	$39,686	WHITTIER, CA	Oct 13, 2023	Mar 5, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
HR Specialist (focusing on policy) A-23086-18663	$48,859	Whittier, CA	Apr 18, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	372	Certified
Rate Clerk A-17209-69603	$31,450	Whittier, CA	Aug 8, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	38	Withdrawn

H MART — Green Card PERM Data

H MART PERM & Green Card Filings

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