Question 1

Does dba Michael Foods, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. dba Michael Foods, Inc. 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 432 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 dba Michael Foods, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 432 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 dba Michael Foods, 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 dba Michael Foods, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

dba Michael Foods, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	485
2023	1	1	432
2018	1	1	106
2016	1	1	54

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Corporate Food Safety and Quality Scientist G-100-24353-552587	$117,166	Gaylord, MN	Dec 17, 2024	Apr 17, 2026	486	Certified
Food Safety and Quality Scientist Manager G-100-24072-789916	$121,186	Gaylord, MN	Mar 11, 2024	Jul 7, 2025	483	Certified
Continuous Improvement Engineer G-100-23200-198794	$94,531	Lenox, IA	Jul 19, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	432	Certified
Food Safety and Quality Manager A-18045-43457	N/A	Lansing, IL	Mar 6, 2018	Jun 20, 2018	106	Certified
Continuous Improvement Engineer A-16298-64610	$103,542	Minnetonka, MN	Dec 22, 2016	Feb 14, 2017	54	Certified-Expired

dba Michael Foods, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

dba Michael Foods, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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