Question 1

Does High Plains Ponderosa Dairy, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. High Plains Ponderosa Dairy, LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 High Plains Ponderosa Dairy, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 High Plains Ponderosa Dairy, LLC?

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 High Plains Ponderosa Dairy, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

High Plains Ponderosa Dairy, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	389
2024	1	1	503
2023	1	1	494

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Animal Breeder G-100-25139-993219	$53,435	Plains, KS	May 19, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	389	Certified
Manager Administrator for Dairy Farm G-100-24101-873693	$110,261	Plains, KS	Apr 10, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	503	Certified
Lead Lab Technician G-100-23352-573946	$77,834	Plains, KS	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	494	Certified

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