Question 1

Does Apache Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apache Corporation has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 100 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 Apache Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 100 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 Apache 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 Apache Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Apache Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	2	2	0	320
2019	3	3	0	57
2018	3	3	0	99
2017	1	0	1	—
2016	1	1	0	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Risk and Uncertainty Lead A-22321-59268	$218,525	Houston, TX	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 4, 2023	316	Certified-Expired
Engineer Reservoir Lead A-22320-58873	$174,250	Houston, TX	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 11, 2023	323	Certified-Expired
Production Engineering Manager A-19063-78642	$136,448	Midland, TX	May 23, 2019	Jul 3, 2019	41	Certified
Engineer Reservoir Manager A-19031-68269	$183,475	Midland, TX	May 23, 2019	Jul 3, 2019	41	Certified
Geophysical Manager A-18346-51369	$200,000	Midland, TX	Feb 6, 2019	May 6, 2019	89	Certified
Geologist Sr. A-18337-47275	$154,000	Midland, TX	Dec 19, 2018	Apr 12, 2019	114	Certified
Geophysicist A-18235-10672	$33,592	San Antonio, TX	Sep 14, 2018	Nov 9, 2018	56	Certified-Expired
Corporate Planning Analyst A-18007-28383	N/A	Houston, TX	Jan 29, 2018	Jun 5, 2018	127	Certified
Completions and Production Engineer Sr. A-17311-07917	N/A	Houston, TX	Nov 30, 2017	Mar 20, 2018	110	Withdrawn
Reservoir Engineer III A-16210-36757	$168,293	Houston, TX	Oct 13, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	77	Certified-Expired

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Apache Corporation PERM & Green Card Filings

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