Question 1

Does Wayne Farms LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wayne Farms LLC has filed 2,843 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2,040 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 325 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 Wayne Farms LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 325 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 Wayne Farms LLC?

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. See the risk factors section above for Wayne Farms LLC's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Wayne Farms LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Farms LLC has a 86.1% PERM approval rate across 2,843 total applications (2,040 certified, 330 denied, 473 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	680	571	9	100	396
2022	1,314	1,001	5	308	330
2021	23	23	0	0	339
2020	15	12	1	2	339
2019	39	38	0	1	245
2018	118	108	1	9	134
2017	361	198	116	47	292
2016	293	89	198	6	71

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