Question 1

Does Occidental Petroleum Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Occidental Petroleum Corporation 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 488 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 Occidental Petroleum Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 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 Occidental Petroleum Corporation?

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 Occidental Petroleum Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Occidental Petroleum Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	473
2024	4	4	496
2023	2	2	495

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Manager G-100-25011-611842	$209,100	Houston, TX	Jan 10, 2025	Apr 28, 2026	473	Certified
Leader, Facilities Engineering [SOC: 11-3051.00] G-100-24297-427055	$226,000	Houston, TX	Oct 23, 2024	Mar 1, 2026	494	Certified
Senior Production Engineering Advisor [SOC: 17-2141.00] G-100-24180-158816	$266,000	The Woodlands, TX	Jun 28, 2024	Nov 28, 2025	518	Certified - Expired
Expert IT [SOC: 15-1253.00] G-100-24106-887405	$141,315	Houston, TX	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	483	Certified
Manager IT SAP Development [SOC: 11-3021.00, LEVEL 3 WAGE] G-100-24052-736794	$168,800	Houston, TX	Feb 21, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	488	Certified
Automation Engineer [SOC: 17-2034.00] G-100-23304-466376	$126,600	Houston, TX	Oct 30, 2023	Apr 9, 2025	527	Certified
Engineer Facilities Sr. [SOC: 17-2141.00] G-100-23233-281810	$192,700	Houston, TX	Aug 21, 2023	Nov 25, 2024	462	Certified - Expired

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