Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of Iowa II sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of Iowa II has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 202 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 Iowa II, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 202 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 Iowa 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 Iowa II's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of Iowa II has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	2	1	1	504
2022	1	1	0	332
2017	1	1	0	71
2016	2	2	0	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23199-198028	$274,560	Mason City, IA	Jul 18, 2023	Feb 3, 2025	566	Denied
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23181-158405	$252,720	Cedar Rapids, IA	Jun 30, 2023	Nov 15, 2024	504	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-22330-63292	$228,800	Cedar Rapids, IA	Dec 20, 2022	Nov 17, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-17033-98615	$248,400	Cedar Rapids, IA	Feb 9, 2017	Apr 21, 2017	71	Certified
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-16293-63215	$199,680	Cedar Rapids, IA	Nov 18, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-16293-63168	$199,680	Cedar Rapids, IA	Nov 18, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	69	Certified-Expired

Sound Physicians of Iowa II — Green Card PERM Data

Sound Physicians of Iowa II PERM & Green Card Filings

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