Question 1

Does MultiCare Yakima Memorial sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MultiCare Yakima Memorial has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 MultiCare Yakima Memorial, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 MultiCare Yakima Memorial?

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 MultiCare Yakima Memorial's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MultiCare Yakima Memorial has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	492
2022	3	3	0	0	372

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Financial Analyst III - Planning & Analysis G-100-23270-385874	$77,794		Sep 27, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	492	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist A-22349-75012	$305,000	Yakima, WA	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 28, 2023	372	Certified-Expired
Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician A-22349-75007	$460,000	Yakima, WA	Dec 20, 2022	Dec 1, 2023	346	Certified-Expired
Internal Medicine Physician A-22348-74095	$270,000	Yakima, WA	Dec 16, 2022	Feb 7, 2024	418	Certified-Expired

MultiCare Yakima Memorial — Green Card PERM Data

MultiCare Yakima Memorial PERM & Green Card Filings

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