Question 1

Does Golden Heart Veterinary Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Golden Heart Veterinary Services has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 1 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 Golden Heart Veterinary Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 Golden Heart Veterinary Services?

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 Golden Heart Veterinary Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Golden Heart Veterinary Services has a 33.3% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (1 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	0	501
2023	1	0	1	—
2020	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Veterinarians G-100-24316-466251	$100,000	Fairbanks, AK	Nov 11, 2024	Mar 27, 2026	501	Certified
Associate Veterinarians A-23058-06125	$100,000	Fairbanks, AK	Mar 10, 2023	May 17, 2024	434	Denied
Veterinarian A-19351-96978	$74,880	Fairbanks, AK	Mar 10, 2020	Jul 14, 2021	491	Denied

Golden Heart Veterinary Services — Green Card PERM Data

Golden Heart Veterinary Services PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

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