Question 1

Does Medifast sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Medifast 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 465 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 Medifast, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 465 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 Medifast?

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 Medifast's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Medifast has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	0	496
2023	4	4	0	0	433

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Staff Counsel G-100-24058-751129	$105,000	Baltimore, MD	Feb 27, 2024	Nov 3, 2025	615	Denied
Sr. Manager, ERP Systems and Integrations G-100-24010-631979	$136,937	Baltimore, MD	Jan 10, 2024	May 20, 2025	496	Certified
Senior Hybris Developer G-100-23312-487523	$129,854	Lehi, UT	Nov 8, 2023	Apr 15, 2025	524	Certified
Manager, Master Data Management G-100-23188-174451	$140,000	Baltimore, MD	Jul 7, 2023	Sep 13, 2024	434	Certified
React Engineer A-23046-02041	$90,000	Lehi, UT	Mar 14, 2023	Mar 27, 2024	379	Certified-Expired
Senior MuleSoft Developer A-23026-93227	$120,000	Baltimore, MD	Feb 15, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	393	Certified-Expired

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