Question 1

Does Citgo Petroleum Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Citgo Petroleum Corporation has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 343 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 Citgo Petroleum Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 343 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 Citgo 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 Citgo Petroleum Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Citgo Petroleum Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	495
2022	2	2	0	0	340

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Engineer G-100-23263-364238	$132,104	Westlake, LA	Sep 20, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
General Manager Procurement A-22335-66194	$235,000	Houston, TX	Dec 21, 2022	Nov 29, 2023	343	Certified-Expired
Senior Economics and Planning Analyst A-22297-44769	$106,600	Houston, TX	Dec 12, 2022	Nov 14, 2023	337	Certified-Expired

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