Question 1

Does SMP Health-St. Kateri sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMP Health-St. Kateri has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 434 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 SMP Health-St. Kateri, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 434 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 SMP Health-St. Kateri?

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 SMP Health-St. Kateri's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMP Health-St. Kateri has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	9	9	446
2020	1	1	173
2016	1	1	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Nursing Assistant G-200-23215-237358	$32,406	Rolla, ND	Aug 3, 2023	Dec 5, 2024	490	Certified - Expired
Nursing Assistant G-200-23205-211179	$32,406	Rolla, ND	Jul 24, 2023	Sep 25, 2024	429	Certified
Nursing Assistant G-200-23201-203676	$32,406	Rolla, ND	Jul 20, 2023	Sep 20, 2024	428	Certified
Nursing Assistant G-200-23194-187193	$32,406	Rolla, ND	Jul 13, 2023	Oct 2, 2024	447	Certified - Expired
Medical Technologist G-100-23194-187139	$48,506	Rolla, ND	Jul 13, 2023	Oct 2, 2024	447	Certified - Expired
Nursing Assistant G-200-23191-178438	$32,406	Rolla, ND	Jul 10, 2023	Sep 11, 2024	429	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-23188-173980	$48,506	Rolla, ND	Jul 7, 2023	Sep 27, 2024	448	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-23188-173906	$48,506	Rolla, ND	Jul 7, 2023	Sep 13, 2024	434	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-23187-171547	$48,506	Rolla, ND	Jul 6, 2023	Sep 24, 2024	446	Certified
Sr. Medical Technologist A-20104-42309	$59,197	Rolla, ND	May 14, 2020	Nov 3, 2020	173	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-16244-48307	$42,515	Rolla, ND	Sep 6, 2016	Dec 6, 2016	91	Certified-Expired

SMP Health-St. Kateri — Green Card PERM Data

SMP Health-St. Kateri PERM & Green Card Filings

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