Question 1

Does The J.M. Smucker sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The J.M. Smucker 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 98 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 J.M. Smucker, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 98 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 J.M. Smucker?

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 J.M. Smucker's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The J.M. Smucker has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	0	290
2021	1	0	1	—
2019	4	4	0	86
2017	1	1	0	98

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr Lead, CC--Walmart, Sam's, & Amazon A-22262-23826	$140,000	Orrville, OH	Sep 20, 2022	Jul 7, 2023	290	Certified
Lead Developer, Applications A-21308-68430	$88,858	Orrville, OH	Dec 7, 2021	Dec 1, 2022	359	Denied
R&D Senior Scientist A-19066-79791	$102,680	Orrville, OH	Mar 7, 2019	May 20, 2019	74	Certified
Lead Administrator, Middleware A-19038-70975	$110,219	Orrville, OH	Mar 6, 2019	May 14, 2019	69	Certified
R&D Sr. Technologist I (Meat Scientist) A-19032-68931	$75,421	Orrville, OH	Feb 1, 2019	May 10, 2019	98	Certified
Senior Developer, Data Services A-19008-59857	$90,200	Orrville, OH	Jan 8, 2019	Apr 17, 2019	99	Certified
Lead Developer, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics A-17181-58723	N/A	Orrville, OH	Jun 30, 2017	Oct 6, 2017	98	Certified-Expired

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