Question 1

Does Puyallup FOOD Center, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Puyallup FOOD Center, INC. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 1 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 389 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 Puyallup FOOD Center, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 389 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 Puyallup FOOD Center, 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 Puyallup FOOD Center, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Puyallup FOOD Center, INC. has a 33.3% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (1 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	1	1	0	389
2022	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
GROCERY STORE MANAGER A-23121-35552	$78,000	PUYALLUP, WA	May 1, 2023	Jul 1, 2024	427	Denied
GROCERY STORE MANAGER A-23046-02144	$78,000	PUYALLUP, WA	Feb 19, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	389	Certified-Expired
GROCERY STORE MANAGER A-22234-09670	$78,000	PUYALLUP, WA	Sep 27, 2022	Sep 6, 2023	344	Denied

Puyallup FOOD Center, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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