Question 1

Does HUNT OIL COMPANY sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HUNT OIL COMPANY has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 215 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 HUNT OIL COMPANY, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 215 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 HUNT OIL COMPANY?

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 HUNT OIL COMPANY's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HUNT OIL COMPANY has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	3	3	0	0	121
2017	1	1	0	0	245

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Drilling Optimization Supervisor A-18249-15451	$155,283	Dallas, TX	Sep 14, 2018	Apr 17, 2019	215	Certified
Senior Geophysicist A-18214-03876	$212,206	Dallas, TX	Aug 22, 2018	Oct 16, 2018	55	Certified-Expired
Reservoir Characterization Manager A-18093-58577	N/A	Dallas, TX	Apr 9, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	92	Certified
Petrophysicist Advisor A-17086-17723	N/A	Dallas, TX	Apr 3, 2017	Dec 4, 2017	245	Certified-Expired
Senior Production Engineer A-15091-63230	$187,491	Poth, TX	Apr 6, 2015	Aug 16, 2021	2,324	Certified

HUNT OIL COMPANY — Green Card PERM Data

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