Question 1

Does Citadel Drilling (USA) Ltd. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Citadel Drilling (USA) Ltd. has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 504 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 Citadel Drilling (USA) Ltd., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 504 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 Citadel Drilling (USA) Ltd.?

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 Citadel Drilling (USA) Ltd.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Citadel Drilling (USA) Ltd. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Rig Manager G-200-24271-371605	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 27, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	486	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24271-371553	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 27, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	486	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24271-371515	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 27, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	486	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24271-371471	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 27, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	486	Certified
Floor Hand G-200-24271-371414	$50,232	Odessa, TX	Sep 27, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	486	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24263-350732	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 19, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	494	Certified
Derrickhand G-200-24254-327830	$50,232	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Derrickhand G-200-24254-327829	$50,232	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Derrickhand G-200-24254-327817	$50,232	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Driller G-200-24254-327740	$66,394	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Driller G-200-24254-327734	$66,394	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24254-327628	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24254-327614	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24254-327586	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24254-327564	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24254-327499	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	504	Certified
Rig Manager G-200-24254-327427	$88,400	Odessa, TX	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	503	Certified

Citadel Drilling (USA) Ltd. — Green Card PERM Data

Citadel Drilling (USA) Ltd. PERM & Green Card Filings

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