Question 1

Does Hilltop Swine, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hilltop Swine, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 270 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 Hilltop Swine, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 270 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 Hilltop Swine, Inc.?

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 Hilltop Swine, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hilltop Swine, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	505
2022	2	2	0	377
2017	3	2	1	158

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Animal Breeder G-200-23305-470925	$44,470	Morris, MN	Nov 1, 2023	Mar 20, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Animal Breeder A-22285-38275	$52,374	Morris, MN	Dec 28, 2022	Jan 9, 2024	377	Certified-Expired
Animal Breeder A-22285-38262	$52,374	Morris, MN	Dec 28, 2022	Jan 9, 2024	377	Certified-Expired
Animal Breeder A-17298-02811	N/A	Morris, MN	Nov 8, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	152	Certified
Animal Breeder A-17306-06323	N/A	Morris, MN	Nov 6, 2017	Apr 18, 2018	163	Certified
Animal Breeder A-17284-97285	N/A	Morris, MN	Oct 26, 2017	Nov 2, 2017	7	Withdrawn

Hilltop Swine, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Hilltop Swine, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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