Question 1

Does Adventist Health Sonora sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Adventist Health Sonora has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 Adventist Health Sonora, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 Adventist Health Sonora?

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 Adventist Health Sonora's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Adventist Health Sonora has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	0	189
2017	1	0	1	—
2016	1	1	0	83

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Clinical Laboratory Scientist A-20304-14995	$96,949	Sonora, CA	Nov 19, 2020	May 27, 2021	189	Certified
Clinical Laboratory Scientist A-16348-80520	$82,763	Sonora, CA	Jan 18, 2017	Apr 6, 2017	78	Denied
Clinical Pharmacist -Diabetes Specialists A-16281-60030	$95,056	Sonora, CA	Oct 14, 2016	Jan 5, 2017	83	Certified-Expired

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