Question 1

Does AltaMed sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AltaMed has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 186 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 AltaMed, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 186 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 AltaMed?

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 AltaMed's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

AltaMed has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	503
2021	1	1	164
2019	1	1	56
2018	1	1	207

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Systems Administrator G-100-23308-479061	$137,000	Los Angeles, CA	Nov 3, 2023	Mar 20, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Staff Physician A-20356-35714	$230,402	South Gate, CA	Jan 15, 2021	Jun 28, 2021	164	Certified
Social Worker A-19030-67964	$62,858	El Monte, CA	Apr 4, 2019	May 30, 2019	56	Certified
COMMUNITY HEALTH RESEARCH ASSOCIATE A-18065-49686	N/A	LOS ANGELES, CA	Mar 5, 2018	Sep 28, 2018	207	Certified

AltaMed — Green Card PERM Data

AltaMed PERM & Green Card Filings

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