Question 1

Does Riviana Foods Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Riviana Foods 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 480 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 Riviana Foods Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 480 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 Riviana 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 Riviana Foods Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Riviana Foods Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	441
2024	2	2	480
2023	1	1	497

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director Purchasing G-100-25073-777565	$167,419	Houston, TX	Mar 14, 2025	May 29, 2026	441	Certified
Ready to Serve Manager G-100-24108-895984	$125,590	Memphis, TN	Apr 17, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	477	Certified
Assistant Maintenance Manager Continuous Improvement G-100-24101-872012	$95,805	Memphis, TN	Apr 10, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	483	Certified
Senior Vice President, Operations & Rice Procurement Texas/L G-100-23332-528190	$155,750	Freeport, TX	Nov 28, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	497	Certified

Riviana Foods Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Riviana Foods Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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