Question 1

Does Himalayan Cafe sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Himalayan Cafe has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 124 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 Himalayan Cafe, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 124 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 Himalayan Cafe?

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. See the risk factors section above for Himalayan Cafe's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Himalayan Cafe's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Himalayan Cafe has a 80% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	495
2019	2	0	1	1	—
2018	3	3	0	0	124

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Head Chef G-200-24033-687246	$71,219	San Dimas, CA	Feb 1, 2024	Jun 10, 2025	495	Certified
Head Chef A-19200-33489	$49,899	Pasadena, CA	Jul 19, 2019	Dec 1, 2020	501	Denied
Head Chef A-19200-33486	$49,899	Pasadena, CA	Jul 19, 2019	Jul 19, 2019	0	Withdrawn
Head Chef A-18312-39330	$45,968	Baldwin Park, CA	Nov 9, 2018	Mar 13, 2019	124	Certified-Expired
Head Chef A-18312-39286	$45,968	San Dimas, CA	Nov 9, 2018	Mar 13, 2019	124	Certified-Expired
Head Chef A-18288-29326	$45,968	Pasadena, CA	Nov 9, 2018	Mar 13, 2019	124	Certified-Expired

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