Question 1

Does Harris Health System sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Harris Health System has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 Harris Health System, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 Harris Health System?

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 Harris Health System's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Harris Health System has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	360
2020	1	1	172
2018	1	1	112
2017	3	3	104
2016	1	1	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IAM Software Engineer Lead A-22334-65053	$142,963	Bellaire, TX	Dec 9, 2022	Dec 4, 2023	360	Certified-Expired
Healthcare Business Analyst I A-20350-33386	$66,500	Houston, TX	Dec 21, 2020	Jun 11, 2021	172	Certified
IAM Software Engineer III A-18019-33265	N/A	Houston, TX	Feb 8, 2018	May 31, 2018	112	Certified
EPIC Business Analyst III A-17262-88524	N/A	Houston, TX	Oct 30, 2017	Mar 29, 2018	150	Certified-Expired
BI Business Analyst/Data Architect A-16242-47449	$118,643	Houston, TX	Mar 24, 2017	Jun 2, 2017	70	Certified
Sr. Managed Care Systems Analyst (CHC) A-17030-96849	$98,710	Houston, TX	Mar 1, 2017	May 31, 2017	91	Certified
ETL Developer A-16075-84390	$113,464	Houston, TX	Sep 6, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	76	Certified-Expired

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Harris Health System PERM & Green Card Filings

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