Question 1

Does Half Moon Empanadas sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Half Moon Empanadas has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 213 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 Half Moon Empanadas, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 213 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 Half Moon Empanadas?

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 Half Moon Empanadas's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Half Moon Empanadas has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	446
2020	1	1	337
2019	1	1	69
2018	1	1	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Analyst G-100-23183-161979	$70,900	Miami, FL	Jul 2, 2023	Sep 20, 2024	446	Certified
Catering Manager A-20041-17284	$79,000	MIAMI, FL	Feb 18, 2020	Jan 20, 2021	337	Certified-Expired
Business Development Specialist A-19134-04864	$90,000	Miami, FL	Jul 9, 2019	Sep 16, 2019	69	Certified
Sales Director A-18281-26650	$25,000	Miami, FL	Oct 18, 2018	Jan 14, 2019	88	Certified-Expired

Half Moon Empanadas — Green Card PERM Data

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