Question 1

Does McDonald's sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. McDonald's has filed 28 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 27 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 McDonald's, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 McDonald's?

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 McDonald's's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

McDonald's has a 100% PERM approval rate across 28 total applications (27 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	14	14	0	0	487
2023	14	13	0	1	514

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Crew Member G-200-24051-732732	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	487	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24051-732731	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	487	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24051-732727	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	487	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24051-732719	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	487	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24051-732714	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	487	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24051-732425	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	487	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24051-732424	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	487	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24046-720697	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 15, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	492	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24039-702941	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 8, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	499	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24037-698408	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Feb 6, 2024	Jun 21, 2025	501	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24030-676866	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Jan 30, 2024	May 29, 2025	485	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24023-659138	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Jan 23, 2024	May 29, 2025	492	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24023-659136	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Jan 23, 2024	May 29, 2025	492	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24011-634756	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Jan 11, 2024	May 29, 2025	504	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23362-596703	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 28, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	487	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23349-569618	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	500	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23339-543806	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 5, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	510	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23339-543805	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 5, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	510	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23339-543804	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 5, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	510	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23335-537300	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Dec 4, 2023	3	Withdrawn
Crew Member G-200-23335-537299	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	514	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23335-537298	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	514	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23335-537297	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	514	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23335-537294	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	514	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23335-537292	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	514	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23335-537289	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	514	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23335-537288	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	514	Certified
Crew Member G-200-23335-537287	$21,840	Columbia, MO	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	514	Certified

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