Question 1

Does Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 141 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 Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 141 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 Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center?

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 Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	469
2019	1	1	46
2018	2	2	120
2017	2	2	190

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Radiation Oncologist G-100-25015-620964	$750,000	Ogdensburg, NY	Jan 15, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	469	Certified
Family Medicine Physician A-19077-82735	$208,000	Ogdensburg, NY	May 17, 2019	Jul 2, 2019	46	Certified
Hospitalist A-17331-14140	N/A	Ogdensburg, NY	Mar 16, 2018	Jun 28, 2018	104	Certified
Oncologist A-17331-14088	N/A	Ogdensburg, NY	Jan 2, 2018	May 18, 2018	136	Certified
Medical Technologist A-17303-04756	N/A	Ogdensburg, NY	Nov 22, 2017	Apr 17, 2018	146	Certified
Medical Technologist A-17304-05056	N/A	Ogdensburg, NY	Nov 20, 2017	Jul 11, 2018	233	Certified

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center — Green Card PERM Data

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center PERM & Green Card Filings

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