Question 1

Does Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 332 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 Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 332 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 Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc.?

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 Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	397
2022	2	2	332
2019	1	1	64
2016	1	1	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer A-22350-75230	$105,000	Irving, TX	Feb 23, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	397	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-22323-60663	$100,000	Irving, TX	Nov 19, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-22316-56498	$117,012	Irving, TX	Nov 19, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Data Scientist A-19182-25584	$120,000	Irving, TX	Jul 1, 2019	Sep 3, 2019	64	Certified
Senior Scheduling Analyst A-16029-67001	$95,326	Irving, TX	Oct 27, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	63	Certified-Expired

Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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