Question 1

Does Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 128 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 Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 128 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 Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc.?

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 Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	5	5	495
2022	1	1	340
2019	1	1	59
2018	5	5	99
2017	3	3	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Internist G-100-24341-522685	$295,334	Charleston, WV	Dec 5, 2024	Apr 6, 2026	487	Certified
Nephrologist G-100-24277-381880	$334,006	Charleston, WV	Oct 2, 2024	Feb 14, 2026	500	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-24013-639423	$290,000	Charleston, WV	Jan 12, 2024	May 19, 2025	493	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-24013-639403	$290,000	Charleston, WV	Jan 12, 2024	May 21, 2025	495	Certified
Cardiothoracic Surgeon G-100-24012-639381	$766,366	Charleston, WV	Jan 12, 2024	May 23, 2025	497	Certified
Pediatric Neurologist A-22318-56848	$284,668	Charleston, WV	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 7, 2023	340	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-19078-83152	$249,517	Charleston, WV	Mar 22, 2019	May 20, 2019	59	Certified
Infectious Disease Physician A-18184-94014	N/A	Charleston, WV	Jul 11, 2018	Aug 31, 2018	51	Certified
Hospitalist A-18171-88933	$270,400	Princeton, WV	Jul 3, 2018	Aug 30, 2018	58	Certified
Hospitalist A-18005-27892	N/A	Charleston, WV	Feb 6, 2018	May 30, 2018	113	Certified
Hospitalist A-18004-27602	N/A	Charleston, WV	Feb 6, 2018	Jun 14, 2018	128	Certified
Hospitalist A-18005-27935	N/A	Charleston, WV	Feb 5, 2018	Jun 15, 2018	130	Certified
Neurologist A-17036-99363	$350,002	Charleston, WV	Feb 16, 2017	Apr 26, 2017	69	Certified
Hospitalist A-17036-99364	$296,774	Charleston, WV	Feb 15, 2017	Apr 26, 2017	70	Certified
Pediatric Neurologist A-17036-99336	$220,002	Charleston, WV	Feb 10, 2017	Apr 26, 2017	75	Certified

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