Question 1

Does Hardee's sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hardee's has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 511 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 Hardee's, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 511 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 Hardee'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 Hardee's's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hardee's has a 64.3% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (9 certified, 5 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
Cooks G-200-24206-218711	$22,000	Erwin, NC	Jul 24, 2024	Dec 17, 2025	511	Denied
Cooks G-200-24200-205001	$22,000	Beulaville, NC	Jul 18, 2024	Dec 17, 2025	517	Denied
Cooks G-200-24199-202128	$22,000	Beulaville, NC	Jul 17, 2024	Dec 17, 2025	518	Denied
Cooks G-200-24193-190051	$22,000	Clinton, NC	Jul 11, 2024	Dec 17, 2025	524	Denied
Cooks G-200-24191-182979	$22,000	Clinton, NC	Jul 9, 2024	Dec 17, 2025	526	Denied
Cooks G-200-24173-137689	$22,000	Clinton, NC	Jun 21, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	461	Certified
Cashier G-200-24171-128636	$19,000	Beulaville, NC	Jun 19, 2024	Nov 3, 2025	502	Certified
Cooks G-200-24162-090793	$22,000	Clinton, NC	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	472	Certified
Cooks G-200-24157-074792	$22,000	Scotland Neck, NC	Jun 5, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	477	Certified
Cashier G-200-24156-070628	$19,000	Clinton, NC	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	483	Certified
Cooks G-200-24151-053038	$22,000	Clinton, NC	May 30, 2024	Jun 4, 2024	5	Withdrawn
Cooks G-200-24150-046608	$22,000	Scotland Neck, NC	May 29, 2024	Sep 2, 2025	461	Certified
Cooks G-200-24141-016176	$22,000	Beulaville, NC	May 20, 2024	Mar 31, 2026	680	Certified
Cooks G-200-24138-008638	$22,000	Belhaven, NC	May 17, 2024	Mar 31, 2026	683	Certified
Cooks G-200-24137-003426	$22,000	Scotland Neck, NC	May 16, 2024	Mar 31, 2026	684	Certified

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