Question 1

Does Essentia Health West sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Essentia Health West has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Essentia Health West, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Essentia Health West?

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 Essentia Health West's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Essentia Health West has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	474
2023	3	3	612
2017	7	7	68
2016	1	1	95

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pediatric Hospitalist G-100-24080-814906	$227,235	Fargo, ND	Mar 20, 2024	Jul 7, 2025	474	Certified
Family Medicine Physician G-100-23177-143185	$260,000	Wahpeton, ND	Jun 26, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	612	Certified - Expired
Psychiatrist G-100-23174-139289	$300,000	Fargo, ND	Jun 23, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	615	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist G-100-23167-118199	$312,378	Fargo, ND	Jun 16, 2023	Jul 13, 2024	393	Certified
Rheumatologist A-17030-96761	$250,000	Fargo, ND	Mar 6, 2017	May 16, 2017	71	Certified
Hematologist/Oncologist A-17030-96680	$450,000	Fargo, ND	Mar 2, 2017	May 9, 2017	68	Certified
Family Medicine Physician A-17052-05224	$210,000	Park Rapids, MN	Feb 28, 2017	Apr 18, 2017	49	Certified
Family Medicine Physician A-17039-00906	$210,000	Park Rapids, MN	Feb 27, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	45	Certified
Obstetrician-Gynecologist A-17030-96750	$325,000	Detroit Lakes, MN	Feb 21, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	51	Certified
Hospitalist A-17003-86677	$305,760	Fargo, ND	Jan 18, 2017	Apr 3, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-16307-67491	$305,760	Fargo, ND	Jan 3, 2017	Mar 23, 2017	79	Certified-Expired
Nephrologist A-16126-05893	$330,000	Fargo, ND	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	95	Certified-Expired

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