Question 1

Does Ridgecrest Regional Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 466 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 Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 466 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 Ridgecrest Regional Hospital?

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 Ridgecrest Regional Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	488
2020	2	2	200
2017	2	2	100
2016	1	1	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Clinical Lab Scientist (Multiple Openings) G-100-23321-508432	$93,205	Ridgecrest, CA	Nov 16, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	508	Certified
Clinical Lab Scientist (Multiple Openings) G-100-23313-492702	$93,205	Ridgecrest, CA	Nov 9, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	515	Certified
Clinical Lab Scientist (Multiple Openings) G-100-23271-391631	$93,205	Ridgecrest, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	481	Certified - Expired
Physician, Internal Medicine G-100-23271-390522	$285,000	Ridgecrest, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	481	Certified - Expired
Clinical Lab Scientist (Multiple Openings) G-100-23262-358874	$93,205	Ridgecrest, CA	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Clinical Lab Scientist (Multiple Openings) G-100-23257-347291	$93,205	Ridgecrest, CA	Sep 14, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Clinical Lab Scientist (Multiple Openings) G-100-23257-347187	$93,205	Ridgecrest, CA	Sep 14, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Clinical Lab Scientist (Multiple Openings) G-100-23243-313873	$93,205	Ridgecrest, CA	Aug 31, 2023	Nov 24, 2024	451	Certified - Expired
Clinical Lab Scientist (Multiple Openings) G-100-23243-313698	$93,205	Ridgecrest, CA	Aug 31, 2023	Nov 24, 2024	451	Certified - Expired
Family Physician A-20316-19874	$264,000	Ridgecrest, CA	Dec 8, 2020	Jun 7, 2021	181	Certified
Operating Room Quality Liaison A-20204-79773	$121,366	Ridgecrest, CA	Sep 29, 2020	May 5, 2021	218	Certified
Clinical Lab Scientist II A-17071-12582	N/A	Ridgecrest, CA	May 5, 2017	Oct 10, 2017	158	Certified-Expired
Clinical Lab Scientist II A-17097-22127	$84,094	Ridgecrest, CA	Apr 27, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	41	Certified
Clinical Lab Scientist II A-16208-35942	$80,558	Ridgecrest, CA	Jul 27, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	82	Certified-Expired

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