Question 1

Does Benefis Health System, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Benefis Health System, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 Benefis Health System, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 Benefis Health System, Inc.?

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 Benefis Health System, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Benefis Health System, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	455
2024	4	4	484
2023	1	1	441

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist (multiple positions) G-100-25035-664864	$300,300	Great Falls, MT	Feb 4, 2025	May 5, 2026	455	Certified
Pulmonologist G-100-24285-401014	$239,200	Great Falls, MT	Oct 11, 2024	Feb 15, 2026	492	Certified
Hospitalist (multiple positions) G-100-24254-326056	$171,538	Great Falls, MT	Sep 10, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	503	Certified
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician G-100-24197-196417	$239,200	Great Falls, MT	Jul 15, 2024	Nov 10, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Endocrinologist G-100-24162-090371	$239,200	Great Falls, MT	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 9, 2025	456	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-23199-197203	$263,900	Great Falls, MT	Jul 18, 2023	Oct 1, 2024	441	Certified - Expired

Benefis Health System, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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