Question 1

Does Sutter Health System Office sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sutter Health System Office has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 202 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 Sutter Health System Office, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 202 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 Sutter Health System Office?

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 Sutter Health System Office's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sutter Health System Office has a 93.3% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (14 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	477
2020	7	7	204
2018	2	2	110
2017	3	3	121

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Clinical Lab Scientist G-100-23346-561516	$36,483	Lakeport, CA	Dec 12, 2023	May 8, 2025	513	Certified
Clinical Lab Scientist II G-100-23178-147199	$112,341	Santa Rosa, CA	Jun 27, 2023	Sep 10, 2024	441	Certified
Sr. Statistical Analyst A-20335-26573	$103,251	Walnut Creek, CA	Dec 30, 2020	Jun 16, 2021	168	Certified
Systems Engineer 2 A-20213-83521	$90,002	Mather, CA	Aug 10, 2020	Mar 31, 2021	233	Certified-Expired
Storage Engineer 2 A-20209-81490	$94,161	Sacramento, CA	Jul 31, 2020	Mar 29, 2021	241	Certified-Expired
Integration Developer 2 A-20160-63034	$114,130	Mather, CA	Jul 29, 2020	Mar 9, 2021	223	Certified-Expired
Salesforce Senior Developer 3 A-20156-61897	$116,168	Mather, CA	Jun 25, 2020	Jan 13, 2021	202	Certified-Expired
Statistical Analyst A-20136-54964	$82,514	Walnut Creek, CA	Jun 4, 2020	Dec 7, 2020	186	Certified-Expired
Database Administrator 3 A-20064-26447	$126,298	Mather, CA	May 8, 2020	Oct 21, 2020	166	Certified-Expired
Data Warehouse Developer 3 A-18106-63703	N/A	Mather, CA	May 23, 2018	Aug 13, 2018	82	Certified
Integration Analyst 4 A-18004-27643	N/A	Mather, CA	Jan 5, 2018	May 23, 2018	138	Certified
Integration Analyst 3 A-17110-27705	$96,512	Mather, CA	May 19, 2017	Jan 19, 2018	245	Certified-Expired
Integration Developer 3 A-17067-10694	$91,499	Mather, CA	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	69	Certified
Data Warehouse Developer 3 A-17004-87223	$101,608	Mather, CA	Jan 26, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	50	Certified-Expired
Information Management Analyst III A-11081-64686	$114,400	Sunnyvale, CA	May 3, 2011	Mar 1, 2017	2,129	Denied

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