Question 1

Does Banfield Pet Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Banfield Pet Hospital has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 279 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 279 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Banfield Pet Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	517
2023	2	2	484
2017	3	3	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Veterinarian G-100-24023-661601	$102,000	Frisco, TX	Jan 23, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	517	Certified
Associate Veterinarian G-100-23306-472595	$102,000	Sugar Land, TX	Nov 1, 2023	Mar 6, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Lead Veterinarian G-100-23298-456765	$102,000	Waco, TX	Oct 25, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	477	Certified - Expired
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN A-17073-13459	$111,300	SOUTHLAKE, TX	Mar 20, 2017	May 23, 2017	64	Certified
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN A-17051-04914	$100,000	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 14, 2017	May 26, 2017	73	Certified
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN A-17019-93030	$115,000	SAN ANTONIO, TX	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 24, 2017	81	Certified

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