Question 1

Does Sentara Health sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sentara Health has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 482 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 Sentara Health, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 482 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 Sentara Health?

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 Sentara Health's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sentara Health has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	2	2	0	498
2023	1	1	0	471

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-25164-090895	$90,000	Virginia Beach, VA	Jun 13, 2025	Jun 13, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Director, Patient Care Services G-100-24325-488222	$162,352	Virginia Beach, VA	Nov 20, 2024	Mar 28, 2026	493	Certified
Human Resources Representative G-100-24292-416372	$42,099	Virginia Beach, VA	Oct 18, 2024	Mar 5, 2026	503	Certified
Database Manager G-100-23220-247458	$135,398	Virginia Beach, VA	Aug 8, 2023	Nov 21, 2024	471	Certified - Expired

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