Question 1

Does Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 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 Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 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 Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club?

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 Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	412
2024	3	3	0	495
2022	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
N/A G-400-25148-024947	N/A		May 28, 2025	Jun 15, 2026	383	Certified
Mobility Specialist G-100-25065-752942	$45,850	St. Petersburg, FL	Mar 6, 2025	May 20, 2026	440	Certified
N/A G-400-24095-857135	N/A		Apr 4, 2024	Aug 5, 2025	488	Certified
N/A G-400-24095-857114	N/A		Apr 4, 2024	Aug 5, 2025	488	Certified
N/A G-400-24073-795966	N/A		Mar 13, 2024	Aug 5, 2025	510	Certified
Athletic Trainer, Major League Assistant A-22276-32384	$65,000	Saint Petersburg, FL	Nov 4, 2022	Sep 17, 2024	683	Denied

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