Question 1

Does Hilmar Cheese Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hilmar Cheese Company has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 Hilmar Cheese Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 Hilmar Cheese Company?

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 Hilmar Cheese Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hilmar Cheese Company has a 91.7% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2022	1	0	1	—
2019	2	2	0	69
2018	4	4	0	100
2017	1	1	0	164
2016	4	4	0	92

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Analyst, VM Server Administrator A-22231-08732	$143,250	Hilmar, CA	Aug 24, 2022	Dec 20, 2023	483	Denied
Ingredients Technical Manager A-19149-11162	$93,000	Hilmar, CA	Jun 6, 2019	Jul 30, 2019	54	Certified
Environmental Engineer - Water Reclamation A-19029-67227	$90,000	Hilmar, CA	Jan 31, 2019	Apr 25, 2019	84	Certified
SAP BW Developer/Analyst A-18138-77397	$102,000	Hilmar, CA	Jun 12, 2018	Oct 4, 2018	114	Certified-Expired
SAP Supply Chain (MM) Functional Analyst A-18100-61451	N/A	Hilmar, CA	May 3, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	89	Certified
SAP PPPI Functional Analyst A-18103-63346	N/A	Hilmar, CA	Apr 26, 2018	Jul 26, 2018	91	Certified
Corporate Laboratory Manager A-17319-10908	N/A	Hilmar, CA	Jan 19, 2018	May 24, 2018	125	Certified
Lab Services Coordinator A-17153-45913	N/A	Dalhart, TX	Sep 1, 2017	Feb 12, 2018	164	Certified-Expired
Corporate Quality Improvement Coordinator A-16335-75919	$75,000	Hilmar, CA	Dec 5, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	78	Certified-Expired
SAP PM Functional Analyst A-16256-51860	$115,000	Hilmar, CA	Oct 25, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	101	Certified-Expired
Principal Scientist – Milk Powder A-16204-35341	$140,000	Hilmar, CA	Aug 3, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	85	Certified-Expired
Programmer Analyst - SAP ABAP Development A-16168-22639	$102,000	Hilmar, CA	Jul 15, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	101	Certified-Expired

Hilmar Cheese Company — Green Card PERM Data

Hilmar Cheese Company PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Sargento Cheese

Agropur Inc.

Sargento Foods Inc.

Laura Chenel's Chevre

Belgioioso Cheese, Inc.

Tillamook County Creamery Association

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?