Question 1

Does Chic-fil-a sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chic-fil-a has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 508 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 Chic-fil-a, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 508 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 Chic-fil-a?

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 Chic-fil-a's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Chic-fil-a has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	5	0	0	523
2023	8	8	0	0	506

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
TEAM MEMBER G-200-24223-259442	$20,134	EVANSVILLE, IN	Aug 10, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	523	Certified
TEAM MEMBER G-200-24217-243388	$20,134	EVANSVILLE, IN	Aug 4, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	522	Certified
TEAM MEMBER G-200-24217-243386	$20,134	EVANSVILLE, IN	Aug 4, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	522	Certified
TEAM MEMBER G-200-24215-242843	$20,134	EVANSVILLE, IN	Aug 2, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	524	Certified
TEAM MEMBER G-200-24215-242829	$20,134	EVANSVILLE, IN	Aug 2, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	524	Certified
TEAM MEMBER G-200-23263-363906	$24,960	EVANSVILLE, IN	Sep 20, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	497	Certified - Expired
TEAM MEMBER G-200-23255-337630	$24,960	EVANSVILLE, IN	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	508	Certified - Expired
TEAM MEMBER G-200-23255-337626	$24,960	EVANSVILLE, IN	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	506	Certified - Expired
TEAM MEMBER G-200-23255-337624	$24,960	EVANSVILLE, IN	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
TEAM MEMBER G-200-23254-337136	$24,960	EVANSVILLE, IN	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	506	Certified - Expired
TEAM MEMBER G-200-23254-337124	$24,960	EVANSVILLE, IN	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	508	Certified - Expired
TEAM MEMBER G-200-23254-337104	$24,960	EVANSVILLE, IN	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	506	Certified - Expired
TEAM MEMBER G-200-23254-337076	$24,960	EVANSVILLE, IN	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	506	Certified - Expired

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