Question 1

Does Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 255 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 Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 255 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 Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C.?

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 Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	502
2023	1	1	438
2022	2	2	262
2020	3	3	182
2018	1	1	55

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
GASTROENTEROLOGIST G-100-24260-341249	$750,000	WATERLOO, IA	Sep 16, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	497	Certified
GASTROENTEROLOGIST G-100-24250-320213	$775,000	WATERLOO, IA	Sep 6, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	507	Certified
GASTROENTEROLOGIST G-100-23216-240621	$750,000	WATERLOO, IA	Aug 4, 2023	Oct 15, 2024	438	Certified - Expired
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST A-22165-71537	$450,000	WATERLOO, IA	Jun 24, 2022	Mar 6, 2023	255	Certified-Expired
PHYSICIAN - CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIST A-22160-69155	$600,000	WATERLOO, IA	Jun 13, 2022	Mar 8, 2023	268	Certified-Expired
GASTROENTEROLOGIST A-20266-02567	$600,000	WATERLOO, IA	Nov 19, 2020	May 19, 2021	181	Certified
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIST A-20266-02660	$500,000	WATERLOO, IA	Nov 18, 2020	May 19, 2021	182	Certified
GENERAL NONINVASIVE CARDIOLOGIST A-20266-02698	$300,000	WATERLOO, IA	Nov 16, 2020	May 19, 2021	184	Certified
GASTROENTEROLOGIST A-18158-84289	N/A	Waterloo, IA	Jun 29, 2018	Aug 23, 2018	55	Certified

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. — Green Card PERM Data

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. PERM & Green Card Filings

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