Question 1

Does Kells Farms sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kells Farms has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 323 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 Kells Farms, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 323 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 Kells Farms?

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 Kells Farms's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kells Farms has a 76.5% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (13 certified, 4 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	6	6	0	474
2020	3	3	0	336
2019	3	3	0	205
2017	5	1	4	109

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-22286-39112	$25,210	SATANTA, KS	Oct 13, 2022	Jan 26, 2024	470	Certified-Expired
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-22283-36740	$25,210	SATANTA, KS	Oct 10, 2022	Jan 26, 2024	473	Certified-Expired
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-22283-36730	$25,210	SATANTA, KS	Oct 10, 2022	Jan 25, 2024	472	Certified-Expired
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-22266-27335	$25,210	SATANTA, KS	Sep 23, 2022	Jan 11, 2024	475	Certified-Expired
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-22266-27323	$25,210	SATANTA, KS	Sep 23, 2022	Jan 11, 2024	475	Certified-Expired
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-22265-26867	$25,210	SATANTA, KS	Sep 23, 2022	Jan 11, 2024	475	Certified-Expired
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-20282-08875	$17,597	SATANTA, KS	Oct 8, 2020	Aug 27, 2021	323	Certified
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-20247-95877	$17,597	SATANTA, KS	Sep 3, 2020	Aug 11, 2021	342	Certified
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-20247-95843	$17,597	SATANTA, KS	Sep 3, 2020	Aug 11, 2021	342	Certified
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-19022-64585	$37,502	SATANTA, KS	Jan 22, 2019	Aug 15, 2019	205	Certified
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-19022-64582	$37,502	SATANTA, KS	Jan 22, 2019	Aug 15, 2019	205	Certified
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-19022-64580	$37,502	SATANTA, KS	Jan 22, 2019	Aug 15, 2019	205	Certified
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-17198-64316	N/A	SATANTA, KS	Jul 17, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	270	Denied
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-17198-64258	N/A	SATANTA, KS	Jul 17, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	109	Certified-Expired
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-17198-64241	N/A	SATANTA, KS	Jul 17, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	270	Denied
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-17198-64239	N/A	SATANTA, KS	Jul 17, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	270	Denied
FARM WORKER / AG. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A-17198-64223	N/A	SATANTA, KS	Jul 17, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	270	Denied

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