Question 1

Does National Hockey League sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Hockey League 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 322 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 National Hockey League, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 322 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 National Hockey League?

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 National Hockey League's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

National Hockey League has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	462
2024	2	2	494
2023	3	3	497
2022	2	2	315
2020	2	2	293
2018	2	2	165
2017	1	1	121

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Referee G-200-25029-652032	$285,542	Denver, CO	Jan 29, 2025	May 6, 2026	462	Certified
Linesman G-200-24347-539747	$151,002	Philadelphia, PA	Dec 12, 2024	Apr 13, 2026	487	Certified
Linesman G-200-24295-420171	$167,732	Washington, DC	Oct 21, 2024	Mar 5, 2026	500	Certified
Linesman G-200-23354-580910	$146,249	Dallas, TX	Dec 20, 2023	Apr 22, 2025	489	Certified
Linesman G-200-23346-560515	$162,453	Denver, CO	Dec 12, 2023	Apr 22, 2025	497	Certified
Linesman G-200-23346-560230	$156,821	Detroit, MI	Dec 12, 2023	Apr 22, 2025	497	Certified
Linesman A-22304-49107	$141,291	Raleigh, NC	Nov 18, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	322	Certified-Expired
Linesman A-22237-12182	$137,845	Columbus, OH	Sep 8, 2022	Jul 13, 2023	308	Certified
Referee A-20028-12436	$199,935	Washington, DC	Jan 31, 2020	Nov 19, 2020	293	Certified-Expired
Linesman A-20023-10451	$131,203	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 31, 2020	Nov 19, 2020	293	Certified-Expired
Referee A-18291-30814	$193,174	Anaheim, CA	Oct 25, 2018	May 21, 2019	208	Certified
Referee A-18008-28500	N/A	Sunrise, FL	Jan 16, 2018	May 17, 2018	121	Certified
Referee A-17125-34894	$182,086	Tampa, FL	May 30, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	121	Certified

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