Question 1

Does KFC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KFC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 KFC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 KFC?

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 KFC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

KFC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	452
2023	2	2	454
2022	1	1	239
2020	1	1	174

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Manager, QA Engineering G-100-24180-159685	$115,000	Louisville, KY	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 23, 2025	452	Certified
Sr. Digital Business Intelligence Architect G-100-23336-538729	$124,000	Louisville, KY	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 23, 2025	509	Certified
Back of House Quality Engineering A-23024-91835	$156,374	Louisville, KY	May 3, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	398	Certified
Application Developer A-22129-52110	$95,000	Louisville, KY	Jun 29, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	239	Certified-Expired
Cloud Architect A-20268-03784	$129,224	Louisville, KY	Dec 23, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	174	Certified

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