Question 1

Does Sierra Vista Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sierra Vista Hospital has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 Sierra Vista Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sierra Vista Hospital has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	2	2	0	188
2018	2	2	0	208
2017	1	1	0	242
2016	3	2	1	161

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist A-20142-57225	$45,760	Truth or Consequences, NM	Jun 12, 2020	Dec 22, 2020	193	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-20122-49498	$45,760	Truth or Consequences, NM	May 20, 2020	Nov 18, 2020	182	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-18292-31223	$33,758	Truth or Consequences, NM	Dec 21, 2018	Jul 31, 2019	222	Certified
Infection Control Supervisor A-18108-65123	$50,440	Truth Or Consequences, NM	Apr 26, 2018	Nov 6, 2018	194	Certified-Expired
Assistant Chief Financial Officer A-17254-85652	N/A	Truth Or Consequences, NM	Nov 20, 2017	Jul 20, 2018	242	Certified
Assistant Chief Financial Officer A-16140-12419	N/A	Truth Or Consequences, NM	Aug 31, 2016	Nov 17, 2017	443	Denied
Primary Care Physician A-16226-42103	$126,277	Truth Or Consequences, NM	Aug 15, 2016	Apr 25, 2017	253	Certified
Lab Manager A-16226-42102	$80,954	Truth or Consequences, NM	Aug 13, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	68	Certified-Expired

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