Question 1

Does Tri-Cities Community Health sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tri-Cities Community Health has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 Tri-Cities Community Health, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 Tri-Cities Community Health?

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 Tri-Cities Community Health's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tri-Cities Community Health has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-23173-135496	$124,862	PASCO, WA	Jun 22, 2023	Aug 19, 2024	424	Certified
Psychiatrist A-23055-05683	$208,000	Pasco, WA	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Family Medicine Physician A-23055-05592	$190,112	Pasco, WA	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Adult Endocrinology Physician A-23046-02220	$208,000	Richland, WA	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Adult Endocrinology Physician A-23046-02118	$208,000	Richland, WA	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	393	Certified-Expired

Tri-Cities Community Health — Green Card PERM Data

Tri-Cities Community Health PERM & Green Card Filings

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