Question 1

Does RITE AID sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RITE AID has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 76 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 RITE AID, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 76 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 RITE AID?

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 RITE AID's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

RITE AID has a 86.7% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (13 certified, 2 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	0	1	482
2022	3	3	0	0	331
2019	5	3	1	1	57
2018	7	6	1	0	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pharmacist G-100-24053-740445	$144,040	Stanwood, WA	Feb 22, 2024	Jun 18, 2025	482	Certified
Pharmacist G-100-24052-737646	$144,040	Stanwood, WA	Feb 21, 2024	Feb 22, 2024	1	Withdrawn
PHARMACIST A-22318-56738	$156,000	Puyallup, WA	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 13, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
PHARMACIST A-22298-45158	$155,000	LEMOORE, CA	Oct 25, 2022	Sep 21, 2023	331	Certified
Pharmacist A-22293-43374	$155,000	Coalinga, CA	Oct 20, 2022	Sep 11, 2023	326	Certified
PHARMACIST A-19143-09239	$126,714	SUSANVILLE, CA	Jun 4, 2019	Jul 31, 2019	57	Certified
PHARMACIST A-19143-09190	$116,106	LIVINGSTON, CA	Jun 4, 2019	Jul 31, 2019	57	Certified
PHARMACIST A-19143-09129	$153,000	OMAK, WA	May 23, 2019	Feb 10, 2021	629	Denied
PHARMACIST A-19071-81338	$153,000	OMAK, WA	May 23, 2019	May 23, 2019	0	Withdrawn
PHARMACIST A-19079-83647	$144,976	BURNEY, CA	Mar 26, 2019	May 21, 2019	56	Certified
PHARMACIST A-18260-18845	$160,388	REEDLEY, CA	Sep 18, 2018	Apr 15, 2019	209	Denied
PHARMACIST A-18258-18686	$175,404	WILLITS, CA	Sep 18, 2018	Dec 3, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
PHARMACIST A-18258-18680	$152,339	WILLITS, CA	Sep 18, 2018	Dec 3, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
PHARMACIST A-18258-18679	$147,888	DELANO, CA	Sep 18, 2018	Dec 3, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
PHARMACIST A-18258-18665	$153,878	CLEARLAKE, CA	Sep 18, 2018	Dec 3, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
PHARMACIST A-18257-18581	$146,245	SEBASTOPOL, CA	Sep 18, 2018	Dec 3, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
PHARMACIST A-18257-18514	$139,360	EL CENTRO, CA	Sep 18, 2018	Dec 3, 2018	76	Certified-Expired

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