Question 1

Does Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 360 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 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 360 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 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization?

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 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	0	1	—
2023	3	3	0	420
2016	1	1	0	62

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist G-100-24198-199525	$274,700	Boston, MA	Jul 16, 2024	Jul 16, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Associate Physician G-100-23227-263894	$180,717	Boston, MA	Aug 14, 2023	Nov 26, 2024	470	Certified - Expired
Associate Physician G-100-23204-208477	$180,717	Boston, MA	Jul 22, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	429	Certified
Physician A-23129-39565	$220,000	Boston, MA	May 30, 2023	May 24, 2024	360	Certified
Interventional Pulmonologist A-16217-39150	$143,478	Boston, MA	Sep 13, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	62	Certified-Expired

Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization — Green Card PERM Data

Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization PERM & Green Card Filings

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