Question 1

Does UnityPoint Health-Des Moines sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 257 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 UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 257 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 UnityPoint Health-Des Moines?

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 UnityPoint Health-Des Moines's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	401
2018	1	1	101
2017	1	1	140

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pediatric General & Thoracic Surgeon G-100-23198-192826	$607,530	Des Moines, IA	Jul 17, 2023	Sep 16, 2024	427	Certified
Medical Laboratory Scientist A-23104-27510	$62,504	Grinnell, IA	May 22, 2023	May 30, 2024	374	Certified
Pharmacist A-18100-61248	N/A	Des Moines, IA	Apr 10, 2018	Jul 20, 2018	101	Certified
Pediatric Gastroenterologist A-17335-16258	N/A	Des Moines, IA	Dec 1, 2017	Apr 20, 2018	140	Certified

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines — Green Card PERM Data

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines PERM & Green Card Filings

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