Question 1

Does Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 321 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 Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 321 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 Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital?

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 Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	486
2022	6	6	310
2017	1	1	41

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Veterinarian G-100-24058-750592	$180,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 27, 2024	Jun 27, 2025	486	Certified
Veterinarian A-22225-05447	$80,725	San Francisco, CA	Dec 13, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	338	Certified-Expired
Veterinarian A-22280-35948	$80,725	San Francisco, CA	Dec 9, 2022	Jan 16, 2024	403	Certified-Expired
Veterinarian A-22225-05445	$80,725	San Francisco, CA	Oct 7, 2022	Aug 23, 2023	320	Certified
Veterinarian A-22224-05091	$80,725	San Francisco, CA	Sep 7, 2022	Jul 25, 2023	321	Certified
Veterinarian A-22165-71064	$80,725	San Francisco, CA	Aug 22, 2022	May 22, 2023	273	Certified
Veterinarian A-22165-71063	$80,725	San Francisco, CA	Aug 15, 2022	May 24, 2023	282	Certified
Veterinarian A-17124-33894	$110,000	San Francisco, CA	May 31, 2017	Jul 11, 2017	41	Certified

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital — Green Card PERM Data

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