Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of Florida II sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of Florida II has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 162 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 Florida II, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 162 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 Florida 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 Florida II's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of Florida II has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 4 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	4	0	4	—
2024	2	2	0	469
2022	1	1	0	332
2020	1	1	0	163
2018	2	2	0	84
2017	9	9	0	133

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25038-675518	$237,120	Jacksonville, FL	Feb 7, 2025	Dec 19, 2025	315	Withdrawn
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25038-675348	$237,120	Jacksonville, FL	Feb 7, 2025	Dec 19, 2025	315	Withdrawn
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25038-675285	$237,120	Jacksonville, FL	Feb 7, 2025	Dec 19, 2025	315	Withdrawn
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25038-675198	$237,120	Jacksonville, FL	Feb 7, 2025	Dec 19, 2025	315	Withdrawn
Nocturnist Physician G-100-24159-084991	$239,200	Jacksonville, FL	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	461	Certified
Nocturnist Physician G-100-24073-797552	$239,200	Jacksonville, FL	Mar 13, 2024	Jul 2, 2025	476	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-22327-62848	$226,720	Jacksonville, FL	Dec 20, 2022	Nov 17, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-20080-33541	$224,000	Jacksonville, FL	May 11, 2020	Oct 21, 2020	163	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-18289-29600	$254,184	Jacksonville, FL	Dec 12, 2018	Mar 29, 2019	107	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-18149-80666	N/A	Jacksonville, FL	Jun 28, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	60	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17312-08491	N/A	Jacksonville, FL	Nov 13, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	151	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17221-74072	N/A	New Smyrna Beach, FL	Nov 9, 2017	Apr 4, 2018	146	Certified
Intensivist Physician A-17286-98356	N/A	Tampa, FL	Oct 20, 2017	Mar 19, 2018	150	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17229-76961	N/A	Jacksonville, FL	Sep 12, 2017	Feb 21, 2018	162	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17242-81913	N/A	Jacksonville, FL	Sep 7, 2017	Feb 22, 2018	168	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17127-35020	N/A	Jacksonville, FL	Jul 2, 2017	Oct 26, 2017	116	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17127-35019	N/A	Jacksonville, FL	Jul 2, 2017	Oct 26, 2017	116	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17128-35074	N/A	Jacksonville, FL	Jun 23, 2017	Oct 24, 2017	123	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17033-98574	$249,340	Smyrna Beach, FL	Feb 9, 2017	Apr 17, 2017	67	Certified

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