Question 1

Does Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 533 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 Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 533 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 Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana?

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 Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	5	0	0	533
2022	1	1	0	0	332

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist G-100-24334-507427	$51,168	Shreveport, LA	Nov 29, 2024	May 13, 2026	530	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24332-503113	$51,168	Shreveport, LA	Nov 26, 2024	May 13, 2026	533	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24332-503098	$51,168	Shreveport, LA	Nov 26, 2024	May 13, 2026	533	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24332-503068	$51,168	Shreveport, LA	Nov 26, 2024	May 13, 2026	533	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24332-503052	$51,168	Shreveport, LA	Nov 26, 2024	May 13, 2026	533	Certified
Medical Technologist A-22165-71739	$51,251	Shreveport, LA	Nov 19, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	332	Certified-Expired

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