Question 1

Does Bronson Methodist Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bronson Methodist Hospital 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 116 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 Bronson Methodist Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 116 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 Bronson Methodist Hospital?

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 Bronson Methodist Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bronson Methodist Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	1	1	149
2018	1	1	73
2017	1	1	116

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist A-21057-56322	$60,694	Kalamazoo, MI	Feb 28, 2021	Jul 27, 2021	149	Certified
Internal Medicine Hospitalist A-18129-73455	N/A	Kalamazoo, MI	Jun 5, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	73	Certified
Internal Medicine Hospitalist A-17187-60414	N/A	Kalamazoo, MI	Jul 10, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	116	Certified-Expired

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