Question 1

Does Pilgrim's Pride sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pilgrim's Pride has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 465 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 Pilgrim's Pride, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 465 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 Pilgrim's Pride?

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 Pilgrim's Pride's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pilgrim's Pride has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	5	5	475
2023	7	7	468
2018	1	1	118
2017	1	1	150

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Regional OE Specialist G-100-24207-221505	$107,430	Canton, GA	Jul 25, 2024	Nov 26, 2025	489	Certified
Regional Operational Excellence Specialist I G-100-24184-169778	$87,125	Lufkin, TX	Jul 2, 2024	Nov 26, 2025	512	Certified
Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist G-100-24181-162801	$100,000	Cold Spring, MN	Jun 29, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	457	Certified
QA Manager G-100-24176-143269	$90,000	Mt. Pleasant, TX	Jun 24, 2024	Sep 24, 2025	457	Certified
Solutions Architect G-100-24163-097584	$85,197	Greeley, CO	Jun 11, 2024	Sep 18, 2025	464	Certified
Shift Manager G-100-23321-510938	$105,000	Live Oak, FL	Nov 17, 2023	Mar 26, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Operational Excellence Coordinator G-100-23318-501870	$74,812	Chattanooga, TN	Nov 14, 2023	Mar 26, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Regional Industrial Engineer G-100-23264-368482	$83,000	Lufkin, TX	Sep 21, 2023	Jan 15, 2025	482	Certified - Expired
Regional Industrial Engineer G-100-23254-337182	$105,034	Athens, GA	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 15, 2025	492	Certified - Expired
Quality Assurance Manager G-100-23233-283036	$92,950	Chattanooga, TN	Aug 21, 2023	Nov 19, 2024	456	Certified - Expired
Regional Operational Excellence Specialist II G-100-23222-256366	$96,250	Carrollton, GA	Aug 10, 2023	Nov 18, 2024	466	Certified - Expired
Operational Excellence Regional 1 A-22350-75572	$89,523	Gainesville, GA	Jan 6, 2023	Jan 24, 2024	383	Certified-Expired
Internal Auditor A-18012-30895	N/A	Greeley, CO	Jan 19, 2018	May 17, 2018	118	Certified
Manager of Operational Excellence A-17222-74684	N/A	Greeley, CO	Aug 14, 2017	Jan 11, 2018	150	Certified-Expired

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