Question 1

Does Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 262 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 Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 262 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 Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center?

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 Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	486
2022	1	1	262
2017	1	1	116

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Family Physician G-100-23318-499458	$280,000	Granite Falls, MN	Nov 14, 2023	Mar 14, 2025	486	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist (Internist) A-22034-06793	$275,000	Marshall, MN	May 24, 2022	Feb 10, 2023	262	Certified-Expired
Internist A-17073-13527	$205,000	Marshall, MN	May 8, 2017	Sep 1, 2017	116	Certified

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