Question 1

Does Carter's sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Carter's has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 70 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 Carter's, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 70 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 Carter's?

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 Carter's's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Carter's has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	484
2017	2	2	90
2016	2	2	65

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Solutions Manager G-100-24106-885904	$122,429	Atlanta, GA	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	484	Certified
CAD Artist A-17144-42249	$80,000	New York, NY	Jun 1, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	109	Certified
Senior Designer, Girls A-17110-27353	$140,000	New York, NY	May 12, 2017	Jul 21, 2017	70	Certified
Sr. Integration Developer A-16265-54841	$111,000	Atlanta, GA	Sep 23, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Sr. Systems Analyst (Order Management) A-16216-38704	$111,384	Atlanta, GA	Sep 14, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	61	Certified-Expired

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