Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of Montana II sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of Montana II has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 287 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 Montana II, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 287 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 Montana 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 Montana II's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of Montana II has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	1	1	483
2022	1	1	0	332
2017	1	1	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23354-581220	$260,000	Butte, MT	Dec 20, 2023	Apr 16, 2025	483	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23202-206173	$318,240	Miles City, MT	Jul 21, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	241	Withdrawn
Hospitalist Physician A-22330-63291	$247,520	Miles City, MT	Dec 20, 2022	Nov 17, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17062-09185	$292,464	Miles City, MT	Mar 13, 2017	May 18, 2017	66	Certified

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