Question 1

Does Catholic Health sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Catholic Health has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 457 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 Catholic Health, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 457 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 Catholic Health?

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 Catholic Health's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Catholic Health has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	450
2024	3	3	470
2023	2	2	490
2022	1	1	369
2021	1	1	158
2019	1	1	50

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Clinical Podiatrist G-100-25070-764940	$77,626	Buffalo, NY	Mar 11, 2025	May 19, 2026	434	Certified
Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Microbiology G-100-25024-641283	$83,639	Buffalo, NY	Jan 24, 2025	May 4, 2026	465	Certified
Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Generalist/Blood Bank G-100-24344-527951	$87,404	Lewiston, NY	Dec 9, 2024	Apr 8, 2026	485	Certified
Critical Care Intensivist/Pulmonologist G-100-24121-942049	$364,000	Buffalo, NY	Apr 30, 2024	Jul 22, 2025	448	Certified
Integration Developer G-100-24052-734342	$129,418	Buffalo, NY	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 12, 2025	478	Certified
Gastroenterologists G-100-23352-573861	$128,877	Buffalo, NY	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 21, 2025	490	Certified
Gastroenterologists G-100-23352-573857	$128,877	Buffalo, NY	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 21, 2025	490	Certified
Infectious Disease Physician A-22234-09619	$114,962	Kenmore, NY	Sep 22, 2022	Sep 26, 2023	369	Certified
Integration Developer A-20341-29480	$75,317	Buffalo, NY	Feb 7, 2021	Jul 15, 2021	158	Certified
Application Programmer Analyst IV A-19142-08438	$98,269	Buffalo, NY	Jun 27, 2019	Aug 16, 2019	50	Certified

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