Question 1

Does UPMC Cole sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UPMC Cole has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 188 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 UPMC Cole, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 188 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 UPMC Cole?

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 UPMC Cole's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UPMC Cole has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	501
2023	1	1	468
2020	2	2	183
2016	1	1	83

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pediatrician G-100-24279-388074	$270,000	Coudersport, PA	Oct 5, 2024	Feb 18, 2026	501	Certified
Endocrinologist G-100-23333-530830	$235,000	Coudersport, PA	Nov 29, 2023	Mar 11, 2025	468	Certified - Expired
General Surgeon A-20133-53186	$390,000	Coudersport, PA	Jun 2, 2020	Dec 7, 2020	188	Certified-Expired
Nephrologist A-20133-53177	$285,000	Coudersport, PA	May 26, 2020	Nov 19, 2020	177	Certified-Expired
Obstetrician and Gynecologist (multiple openings) A-16259-53066	$305,500	Coudersport, PA	Sep 15, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	83	Certified-Expired

UPMC Cole — Green Card PERM Data

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