Question 1

Does Karat by Lollicup sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Karat by Lollicup has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 Karat by Lollicup, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 Karat by Lollicup?

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 Karat by Lollicup's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Karat by Lollicup has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	506
2021	1	1	166
2018	1	1	91
2017	5	5	125

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Financial Analyst G-100-24288-404979	$80,434	Rockwall, TX	Oct 14, 2024	Mar 4, 2026	506	Certified
Production Cost Analyst A-21006-39549	$60,000	Chino, CA	Jan 16, 2021	Jul 1, 2021	166	Certified
Production manager A-18015-31380	N/A	Chino, CA	Apr 17, 2018	Jul 17, 2018	91	Certified
Industrial Engineer A-17227-76011	N/A	Chino, CA	Oct 11, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	161	Certified-Expired
Network Engineer A-17223-75121	N/A	Chino, CA	Sep 12, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	190	Certified-Expired
Industrial Engineer A-17134-38156	$52,800	Chino, CA	Jun 7, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	99	Certified
Industrial engineer A-17120-31959	$52,800	Chino, CA	Jun 2, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	117	Certified
Accountant A-17023-94251	$46,030	Chino, CA	Mar 16, 2017	May 15, 2017	60	Certified

Karat by Lollicup — Green Card PERM Data

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