Question 1

Does Southwest Gas sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southwest Gas has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 490 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 Southwest Gas, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 490 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 Southwest Gas?

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 Southwest Gas's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southwest Gas has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	5	5	473
2022	1	1	637
2017	1	1	247
2016	1	1	193

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Analyst/Systems G-100-23349-570921	$131,851	Carson City, NV	Dec 15, 2023	May 7, 2025	509	Certified
Sr. Analyst/Systems G-100-23271-392914	$120,806	Las Vegas, NV	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Analyst II/Programmer G-100-23271-392624	$83,000	Las Vegas, NV	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Sr. Analyst/Systems G-100-23271-392313	$120,120	Carson City, NV	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Supv/SAP/Technical G-100-23180-155620	$136,000	Las Vegas, NV	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 19, 2024	386	Certified
Senior Analyst/SAP A-22133-55172	$115,000	Las Vegas, NV	May 20, 2022	Feb 16, 2024	637	Certified-Expired
Sr. Computer Systems Analyst A-17171-53323	N/A	Las Vegas, NV	Jun 20, 2017	Feb 22, 2018	247	Certified-Expired
Computer Systems Analyst A-16180-27216	$87,152	Las Vegas, NV	Jul 1, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	193	Certified-Expired

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