Question 1

Does The Coca-Cola Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Coca-Cola Company has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 The Coca-Cola Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 The Coca-Cola Company?

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 The Coca-Cola Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Coca-Cola Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	0	1	—
2017	1	1	0	59
2016	2	2	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Solution Architect, Mobile G-100-23223-257325	$136,822	Atlanta, GA	Aug 11, 2023	Nov 26, 2024	473	Withdrawn
Scientist IV, Analytical Scientist A-17108-25978	$92,768	Atlanta, GA	May 16, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	59	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-16271-56475	$113,250	Atlanta, GA	Sep 28, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	64	Certified-Expired
Plant Operations Manager A-16235-44976	$141,100	American Canyon, CA	Sep 12, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	67	Certified-Expired

The Coca-Cola Company — Green Card PERM Data

The Coca-Cola Company PERM & Green Card Filings

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