Question 1

Does Region Nine Development Commission sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Region Nine Development Commission has filed 2 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 2 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $65,894.

Question 2

Does Region Nine Development Commission sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Region Nine Development Commission has filed 1 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 482 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Region Nine Development Commission sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Region Nine Development Commission has filed 2 LCAs covering 2 H-1B positions, and 1 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Region Nine Development Commission's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Region Nine Development Commission?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Region Nine Development Commission's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 482 days. 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 timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Region Nine Development Commission's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Region Nine Development Commission's green card commitment rate is 100%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2024	1	0
2023	0	1
2021	1	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Regional Planner	1	$62,566	$62,566	$62,566
Regional Planner/Economic Recovery Planner	1	$69,221	$69,221	$69,221

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