Question 1

Does McDonald's sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. McDonald's has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 McDonald's, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 McDonald'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 McDonald's's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

McDonald's has a 92.3% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (12 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Crew Member G-200-24355-564518	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 27, 2026	493	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24355-563977	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 27, 2026	493	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24355-563889	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 27, 2026	493	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24354-556945	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 19, 2024	Apr 27, 2026	494	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24354-556944	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 19, 2024	Apr 27, 2026	494	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24354-556943	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 19, 2024	Apr 27, 2026	494	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24354-556941	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 19, 2024	Apr 27, 2026	494	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24354-556939	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 19, 2024	Apr 27, 2026	494	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24340-519805	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Dec 5, 2024	Apr 16, 2026	497	Denied
Crew Member G-200-24318-471674	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Nov 13, 2024	Mar 24, 2026	496	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24305-444918	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Oct 31, 2024	Mar 9, 2026	494	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24305-444917	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Oct 31, 2024	Mar 9, 2026	494	Certified
Crew Member G-200-24281-388752	$20,020	Brunswick, GA	Oct 7, 2024	Mar 4, 2026	513	Certified

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