Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of South Carolina II sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of South Carolina II has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 421 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 Sound Physicians of South Carolina II, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 421 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 Sound Physicians of South Carolina II?

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 Sound Physicians of South Carolina II's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of South Carolina II has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	8	8	427
2024	3	3	448
2023	1	1	380
2017	1	1	105

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Director G-100-25114-901497	$303,680	Vidalia, GA	Apr 24, 2025	May 29, 2026	400	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25099-844581	$266,240	Aiken, SC	Apr 8, 2025	May 29, 2026	416	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25099-844575	$266,240	Aiken, SC	Apr 8, 2025	May 29, 2026	416	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25099-844556	$266,240	Aiken, SC	Apr 8, 2025	May 29, 2026	416	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25091-819264	$280,800	Dublin, GA	Apr 1, 2025	May 27, 2026	421	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25067-759835	$303,680	Vidalia, GA	Mar 8, 2025	May 28, 2026	446	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25067-759832	$303,680	Vidalia, GA	Mar 8, 2025	May 28, 2026	446	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25051-711673	$282,880	Savannah, GA	Feb 20, 2025	May 11, 2026	445	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24177-147786	$280,800	Macon, GA	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	444	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24173-139049	$280,800	Macon, GA	Jun 21, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	448	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24170-125688	$280,800	Macon, GA	Jun 18, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	451	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23074-13604	$276,640	Orangeburg, SC	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 5, 2024	380	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17128-35145	$243,000	Rock Hill, SC	Jun 16, 2017	Sep 29, 2017	105	Certified

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