Question 1

Does CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 265 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 CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 265 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 CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center?

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 CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	509
2023	1	1	384
2022	2	2	265
2021	1	1	160
2020	1	1	161
2017	2	2	113
2016	2	2	253

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist G-100-24242-304354	$58,968	Williston, ND	Aug 29, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	504	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24229-274050	$58,968	Williston, ND	Aug 16, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	517	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24229-273773	$58,968	Williston, ND	Aug 16, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	517	Certified
FAMILY MEDICINE AND SURGICAL OBSTETRICS PHYSICIAN G-100-24073-795202	$250,000	Williston, ND	Mar 13, 2024	Jul 10, 2025	484	Certified
PEDIATRICIAN A-23143-46432	$225,000	WILLISTON, ND	May 23, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	384	Certified
GENERAL CARDIOLOGIST AND ADVANCED IMAGING PHYSICIAN A-22193-86915	$300,000	DES MOINES, IA	Jul 13, 2022	Apr 4, 2023	265	Certified-Expired
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON A-22069-22981	$500,000	DES MOINES, IA	Mar 10, 2022	Nov 29, 2022	264	Certified-Expired
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST A-21039-50043	$61,277	WILLISTON, ND	Feb 12, 2021	Jul 22, 2021	160	Certified
HOSPITALIST A-20118-47631	$210,000	WILLISTON, ND	May 1, 2020	Oct 9, 2020	161	Certified-Expired
Cardiologist A-17201-65958	N/A	Williston, ND	Jul 20, 2017	Nov 8, 2017	111	Certified-Expired
ENT Physician A-17150-44004	$250,000	Williston, ND	May 30, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	114	Certified
Occupational Therapist A-16252-50844	$65,000	Williston, ND	Sep 8, 2016	Jun 30, 2017	295	Certified
Medical Technologist A-16140-12022	$48,880	Williston, ND	May 19, 2016	Dec 16, 2016	211	Certified-Expired

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center — Green Card PERM Data

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