Question 1

Does County OF Monterey sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. County OF Monterey has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 308 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 County OF Monterey, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 308 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 County OF Monterey?

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 County OF Monterey's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

County OF Monterey has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	470
2022	2	2	308
2019	1	1	72

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Clinical Laboratory Scientist G-100-24131-979914	$96,325	Salinas, CA	May 9, 2024	Aug 22, 2025	470	Certified
Clinical Laboratory Scientist A-22285-38406	$93,954	Salinas, CA	Dec 5, 2022	Nov 8, 2023	338	Certified-Expired
Clinical Lab Scientist A-22227-05827	$93,954	Salinas, CA	Aug 22, 2022	May 26, 2023	277	Certified
Occupational Therapist A-19176-23062	$94,307	Salinas, CA	Jul 8, 2019	Sep 18, 2019	72	Certified

County OF Monterey — Green Card PERM Data

County OF Monterey PERM & Green Card Filings

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