Question 1

Does Kohlnhofer Farms, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kohlnhofer Farms, Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Kohlnhofer Farms, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Kohlnhofer Farms, Inc.?

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 Kohlnhofer Farms, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kohlnhofer Farms, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	452
2023	2	2	0	0	469

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Crop & Swine Specialist G-200-24149-044210	$32,000	Lake City, MN	May 28, 2024	Aug 23, 2025	452	Certified
Breeding Specialist G-200-23272-400981	$42,000	Lake City, MN	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 10, 2025	469	Certified - Expired
Breeding Specialist G-200-23272-400743	$42,000	Lake City, MN	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 10, 2025	469	Certified - Expired

Kohlnhofer Farms, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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