Question 1

Does Spring Valley Farms, LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spring Valley Farms, LLP has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 510 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 Spring Valley Farms, LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 510 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 Spring Valley Farms, LLP?

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 Spring Valley Farms, LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Spring Valley Farms, LLP has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	5	5	0	471
2022	1	0	1	—
2017	1	1	0	137

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Farm Foreman G-200-23348-567782	$47,403	Morris, MN	Dec 14, 2023	May 11, 2025	514	Certified
Farm Foreman G-200-23346-561145	$47,403	Morris, MN	Dec 12, 2023	May 11, 2025	516	Certified
Animal Breeder G-200-23284-424057	$51,376	Morris, MN	Oct 11, 2023	Mar 4, 2025	510	Certified - Expired
Animal Scientist A-23013-87247	$36,650	Morris, MN	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Animal Scientist A-23013-87230	$36,650	Morris, MN	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Agricultural Equipment Operator A-22108-42189	$46,000	Morris, MN	Jul 13, 2022	Dec 12, 2023	517	Denied
Animal Scientist A-17124-33930	$41,038	Morris, MN	May 4, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	137	Certified

Spring Valley Farms, LLP — Green Card PERM Data

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