Question 1

Does California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 383 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 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 383 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 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation?

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 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	383
2024	1	1	0	499
2023	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Psychologist -Clinical, Correctional Facility G-100-25168-099110	$112,020	Tehachapi, CA	Jun 16, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	379	Certified
Psychologist -Clinical, Correctional Facility G-100-25141-004935	$112,020	San Quentin, CA	May 21, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	387	Certified
Recreation Therapist, Correctional Facility G-100-24003-613239	$84,672	San Luis Obispo, CA	Jan 3, 2024	May 16, 2025	499	Certified
Psychologist -Clinical, Correctional Facility G-100-23273-403504	$106,104	Vacaville, CA	Sep 30, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	212	Withdrawn

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — Green Card PERM Data

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation PERM & Green Card Filings

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