Question 1

Does United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 324 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 United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 324 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 United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley?

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 United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	0	2	—
2023	2	1	1	515
2022	5	5	0	359
2018	1	1	0	83
2017	1	1	0	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-24341-524145	$192,816	Fresno, CA	Dec 6, 2024	Dec 10, 2025	369	Withdrawn
Dentist G-100-24273-372446	$170,000	Fresno, CA	Sep 29, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	331	Withdrawn
Dentist G-100-23360-592005	$179,108	Hanford, CA	Dec 26, 2023	Jun 8, 2024	165	Withdrawn
Dentist G-100-23312-487269	$165,000	Fresno, CA	Nov 8, 2023	Apr 6, 2025	515	Certified
Dentist A-22343-71071	$160,000	Reedley, CA	Dec 10, 2022	Feb 1, 2024	418	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-22343-71045	$160,000	PARLIER, CA	Dec 10, 2022	Feb 1, 2024	418	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-22262-24211	$160,000	PARLIER, CA	Sep 20, 2022	Jul 10, 2023	293	Certified
Dentist A-22260-23292	$160,000	Fresno, CA	Sep 17, 2022	Aug 2, 2023	319	Certified
Physician - Pediatrician A-22249-17340	$240,000	Fresno, CA	Sep 7, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	324	Certified
Physician - Internist A-18283-27710	$190,000	Earlimart, CA	Oct 17, 2018	Jan 8, 2019	83	Certified-Expired
Physician - Family Practitioner A-17038-00486	$188,000	Corcoran, CA	Feb 14, 2017	May 1, 2017	76	Certified

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley — Green Card PERM Data

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley PERM & Green Card Filings

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