Question 1

Does Banfield Pet Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Banfield Pet Hospital has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 Banfield Pet Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 Banfield Pet Hospital?

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 Banfield Pet Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Banfield Pet Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	473
2019	2	2	50
2017	4	4	84

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Veterinarian G-100-23304-469107	$102,000	Latham, NY	Oct 31, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	471	Certified - Expired
Associate Veterinarian G-100-23301-462911	$102,000	Bloomington, MN	Oct 28, 2023	Feb 14, 2025	475	Certified - Expired
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN A-19095-89618	$112,000	SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY	May 14, 2019	Jun 28, 2019	45	Certified
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN A-19078-83326	$115,000	NOBLESVILLE, IN	Mar 28, 2019	May 21, 2019	54	Certified
VETERINARIAN CHIEF OF STAFF A-17199-65201	N/A	BROOKLYN, NY	Sep 4, 2017	Feb 8, 2018	157	Certified-Expired
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN A-17096-21893	$80,100	FORT WAYNE, IN	May 26, 2017	Jul 13, 2017	48	Certified
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN A-17037-99729	$100,000	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Feb 22, 2017	Apr 24, 2017	61	Certified
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN A-17038-00189	$100,000	COLUMBIA, SC	Feb 15, 2017	Apr 24, 2017	68	Certified

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