Question 1

Does Papa John''s International, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Papa John''s International, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 471 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 Papa John''s International, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 471 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 Papa John''s International, 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 Papa John''s International, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Papa John''s International, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	494
2023	2	2	471
2016	1	1	115

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineering Lead (045833.000020) G-100-24326-491297	$122,283	Louisville, KY	Nov 21, 2024	Mar 30, 2026	494	Certified
Solution Architect G-100-23262-358460	$127,525	Louisville, KY	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	492	Certified - Expired
Senior Data Analytics Engineer (045833.000013) G-100-23243-312033	$153,317	Atlanta, GA	Aug 31, 2023	Nov 22, 2024	449	Certified - Expired
Director Digital Solutions A-16237-45799	$131,061	Louisville, KY	Sep 26, 2016	Jan 19, 2017	115	Certified-Expired

Papa John''s International, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Papa John''s International, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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