Question 1

Does Taco Bell sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Taco Bell has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 Taco Bell, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 Taco Bell?

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 Taco Bell's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Taco Bell has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	494
2023	5	5	460
2020	1	1	202
2017	1	1	109

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Network Engineer G-100-24204-212208	$148,741	Irvine, CA	Jul 22, 2024	Dec 8, 2025	504	Certified
Organizational Development Specialist G-100-24095-856977	$126,000	Irvine, CA	Apr 4, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	483	Certified
Senior Android Developer G-100-23346-559134	$148,000	Irvine, CA	Dec 11, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	505	Certified
Manager, Information Technology, Business Intelligence G-100-23343-555883	$158,000	Irvine, CA	Dec 8, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	508	Certified
Sr. Software Developer G-100-23265-374950	$133,640	Irvine, CA	Sep 22, 2023	Feb 5, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Principal System Design Specialist A-23137-43565	$145,000	Irvine, CA	May 31, 2023	Jun 26, 2024	392	Certified
QA Team Lead Technology A-23125-37983	$118,450	Irvine, CA	May 31, 2023	Jun 26, 2024	392	Certified
Computer Systems Analysts (Solutions Architect, Information Technology) A-20255-98364	$120,000	Irvine, CA	Oct 13, 2020	May 3, 2021	202	Certified
Quality Assurance Team Lead A-17124-34382	$110,000	Irvine, CA	Jun 2, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	109	Certified

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