Question 1

Does Southeastern Grocers sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southeastern Grocers 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 95 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 Southeastern Grocers, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 95 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 Southeastern Grocers?

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 Southeastern Grocers's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southeastern Grocers has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2018	1	1	95
2017	2	2	134
2016	2	2	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SR. DIRECTOR, SHOPPER INSIGHTS A-18115-68044	N/A	JACKSONVILLE, FL	May 3, 2018	Aug 6, 2018	95	Certified
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING OPERATIONS A-17362-25977	N/A	JACKSONVILLE, FL	Dec 28, 2017	May 9, 2018	132	Certified
VP, ECONOMIC BUSINESS STRATEGY A-17345-20141	N/A	JACKSONVILLE, FL	Dec 11, 2017	Apr 25, 2018	135	Certified
Pharmacist A-16308-67939	$117,078	Port Charlotte, FL	Nov 7, 2016	Feb 2, 2017	87	Certified-Expired
Programmer Analyst II A-16306-66994	$79,602	Jacksonville, FL	Nov 1, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	69	Certified-Expired

Southeastern Grocers — Green Card PERM Data

Southeastern Grocers PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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