Question 1

Does Patterson Companies sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patterson Companies has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 145 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 Patterson Companies, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 145 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 Patterson Companies?

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 Patterson Companies's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Patterson Companies has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	508
2022	1	1	325
2021	2	2	157
2019	1	1	48
2018	1	1	109
2017	2	2	75
2016	1	1	239

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Warehouse Lead Architect G-100-23349-569249	$140,358	St. Paul, MN	Dec 15, 2023	May 6, 2025	508	Certified
Senior SAP Technical Functional Developer A-22305-49721	$125,798	St. Paul, MN	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	325	Certified-Expired
Sr. SAP VIM Technical Functional Developer A-21082-65507	$123,000	Eagan, MN	Mar 26, 2021	Aug 18, 2021	145	Certified
Sr. SAP Functional Configuration Specialist A-21007-39906	$122,741	Eagan, MN	Feb 10, 2021	Jul 29, 2021	169	Certified
Software Engineer II A-19092-87929	$109,928	Eagan, MN	Apr 30, 2019	Jun 17, 2019	48	Certified
Software Engineer III A-18303-35206	$109,928	Mendota Heights, MN	Nov 26, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	109	Certified-Expired
Lead SAP Basis Administrator A-15320-39915	$107,000	Eagan, MN	Jun 20, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	87	Certified
SAP Quality Assurance Manager A-17055-06521	$104,350	Eagan, MN	Mar 6, 2017	May 8, 2017	63	Certified
Lead Basis Administrator-SAP Security Focus A-15320-39726	$101,000	Eagan, MN	Apr 5, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	239	Certified-Expired

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