Question 1

Does Bidmc sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bidmc has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 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 Bidmc, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 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 Bidmc?

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 Bidmc's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bidmc has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	3	3	474
2019	1	1	48
2017	1	1	147
2016	1	1	89

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Cytotechnologist G-100-24157-073750	$56,909	Boston, MA	Jun 5, 2024	Sep 9, 2025	461	Certified
Program Manager, Research G-100-24067-780294	$132,101	Boston, MA	Mar 7, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	480	Certified
Director, Radiation Safety G-100-24066-773989	$184,018	Boston, MA	Mar 5, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	482	Certified
Manager-HR Systems A-19016-63082	$154,794	Boston, MA	May 15, 2019	Jul 2, 2019	48	Certified
IS Peoplesoft Developer II A-17332-14581	N/A	Boston, MA	Dec 7, 2017	May 3, 2018	147	Certified
Revenue Cycle Analyst-HMFP A-16224-41475	$70,990	Boston, MA	Dec 2, 2016	Mar 1, 2017	89	Certified-Expired
Research Assistant III A-13045-40538	$58,366	Boston, MA	Feb 14, 2013	Feb 5, 2019	2,182	Denied

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