Question 1

Does Swift Pork sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Swift Pork has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 424 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 Swift Pork, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 424 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 Swift Pork?

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 Swift Pork's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Swift Pork has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	483
2023	3	3	424
2022	2	2	339

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Plant Production Scheduler Engineer G-100-24207-221553	$67,457	Louisville, KY	Jul 25, 2024	Dec 4, 2025	497	Certified
Reliability Engineer G-100-24163-096786	$75,159	Louisville, KY	Jun 11, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	468	Certified
Environmental Manager G-100-23264-368472	$81,000	Ottumwa, IA	Sep 21, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Industrial Engineer G-100-23207-217992	$71,845	Beardstown, IL	Jul 26, 2023	Sep 13, 2024	415	Certified
Industrial Engineer G-100-23198-194806	$77,415	Ottumwa, IA	Jul 17, 2023	Sep 13, 2024	424	Certified
Industrial Engineer A-22339-67807	$85,000	Beardstown, IL	Dec 19, 2022	Dec 4, 2023	350	Certified-Expired
Quality Assurance Supervisor Engineer A-22294-44200	$79,477	Louisville, KY	Nov 10, 2022	Oct 4, 2023	328	Certified-Expired

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