Question 1

Does United Foods International (USA), Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. United Foods International (USA), Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 468 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 United Foods International (USA), Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 468 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 United Foods International (USA), Inc.?

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 United Foods International (USA), Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

United Foods International (USA), Inc. has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	4	4	0	490
2023	1	1	0	397
2022	1	0	1	—
2017	2	2	0	170

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Food Technologist - Quality Control G-100-24282-391434	$63,565	Phoenix, AZ	Oct 8, 2024	Mar 3, 2026	511	Certified
Food Technologist - Quality Control G-100-24282-391349	$63,565	Phoenix, AZ	Oct 7, 2024	Mar 3, 2026	512	Certified
Jr. Equipment Engineer G-100-24139-011383	$69,680	Phoenix, AZ	May 17, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	468	Certified
Jr. Manufacturing Engineer G-100-24139-011340	$69,285	Phoenix, AZ	May 17, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	468	Certified
Food Technologist - Quality Assurance A-23069-11746	$68,619	Belcamp, MD	Mar 10, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	397	Certified
Food Technologist - Quality Control A-22128-51998	$63,648	Phoenix, AZ	May 8, 2022	Jul 23, 2024	807	Denied
Food Technologist A-17133-38123	$58,469	Hayward, CA	May 13, 2017	Aug 18, 2017	97	Certified
Business Operations Analyst A-17034-99225	N/A	Hayward, CA	Feb 4, 2017	Oct 5, 2017	243	Certified-Expired

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