Question 1

Does Anadarko Petroleum Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 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 106 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 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation?

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 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	1	1	128
2019	4	4	95
2018	2	2	128
2017	1	1	147

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Scientist A-21050-54035	$135,000	Houston, TX	Mar 30, 2021	Aug 5, 2021	128	Certified
Sr. Global Aviation & Logistics Advisor A-19105-92988	$191,831	The Woodlands, TX	Apr 23, 2019	Jun 7, 2019	45	Certified
Sr. Reservoir Engineer A-19088-86733	$177,112	The Woodlands, TX	Apr 10, 2019	May 30, 2019	50	Certified
Reservoir Engineer II A-18340-49057	$107,786	Midland, TX	Jan 29, 2019	Apr 23, 2019	84	Certified
Reservoir Engineer II A-18323-42845	$107,786	Midland, TX	Jan 29, 2019	Aug 16, 2019	199	Certified
Sr. Production Engineer A-18225-07193	$128,558	Midland, TX	Aug 22, 2018	Oct 29, 2018	68	Certified-Expired
SENIOR PETROPHYSICIST A-18061-49076	$139,788	The Woodlands, TX	Apr 24, 2018	Oct 29, 2018	188	Certified-Expired
Senior Geologist A-17269-91538	N/A	The Woodlands, TX	Sep 26, 2017	Feb 20, 2018	147	Certified-Expired

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