Question 1

Does Providence Health CARE sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Providence Health CARE has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 88 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 Providence Health CARE, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 88 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 Providence Health CARE?

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 Providence Health CARE's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Providence Health CARE has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2019	5	5	0	0	61
2017	2	2	0	0	197

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician - Internal Medicine A-19128-02664	$211,245	Spokane, WA	Jun 14, 2019	Jul 30, 2019	46	Certified
Physician Hospitalist A-19105-93442	$238,000	Centralia, WA	May 2, 2019	Jul 30, 2019	89	Certified
Physician Hospitalist A-19100-91123	$238,000	Centralia, WA	Apr 26, 2019	Jun 17, 2019	52	Certified
ETL Developer II, Population Health Finance A-18365-57689	$124,280	Portland, OR	Apr 11, 2019	Jun 5, 2019	55	Certified
Physician - Internal Medicine A-19003-58520	$230,651	Everett, WA	Jan 25, 2019	Apr 23, 2019	88	Certified
Senior Software Engineer-I A-17026-95959	N/A	Seattle, WA	Sep 29, 2017	Feb 22, 2018	146	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer - II A-16321-71988	N/A	Seattle, WA	Jun 30, 2017	Mar 5, 2018	248	Certified-Expired

Providence Health CARE — Green Card PERM Data

Providence Health CARE PERM & Green Card Filings

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