Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of New York VI sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of New York VI has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 440 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 New York VI, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 440 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 New York VI?

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 New York VI's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of New York VI has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (19 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	5	5	0	474
2024	8	7	1	483
2023	4	4	0	384
2017	2	2	0	70
2016	1	1	0	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25070-766818	$332,800	Binghamton, NY	Mar 11, 2025	May 20, 2026	435	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25069-763442	$332,800	Binghamton, NY	Mar 10, 2025	May 20, 2026	436	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25010-609043	$239,200	Buffalo, NY	Jan 9, 2025	Apr 28, 2026	474	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25003-594045	$239,200	Buffalo, NY	Jan 3, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	481	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25003-593975	$287,040	Binghamton, NY	Jan 3, 2025	Apr 26, 2026	478	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24365-577316	$239,200	Buffalo, NY	Dec 30, 2024	May 12, 2026	498	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24365-577283	$287,040	Binghamton, NY	Dec 30, 2024	May 12, 2026	498	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24353-555501	$287,040	Binghamton, NY	Dec 18, 2024	Apr 19, 2026	487	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24353-554809	$287,040	Binghamton, NY	Dec 18, 2024	Apr 19, 2026	487	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24348-543472	$287,040	Binghamton, NY	Dec 13, 2024	Apr 16, 2026	489	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24348-543395	$287,040	Binghamton, NY	Dec 13, 2024	Apr 17, 2026	490	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24291-415457	$249,600	Nyack, NY	Oct 17, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	228	Withdrawn
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24179-152301	$216,320	Buffalo, NY	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	443	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23131-41156	$216,320	Buffalo, NY	May 16, 2023	Jun 14, 2024	395	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23074-13510	$239,200	Buffalo, NY	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 5, 2024	380	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23072-12366	$239,200	Buffalo, NY	Mar 15, 2023	Apr 8, 2024	390	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-22363-80536	$216,320	Buffalo, NY	Jan 4, 2023	Jan 11, 2024	372	Certified-Expired
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-17115-29263	$239,760	Binghamton, NY	May 22, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	53	Certified
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-17009-89020	$226,800	Binghamton, NY	Jan 17, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	86	Certified
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-16293-63321	$226,800	Binghamton, NY	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	64	Certified-Expired

Sound Physicians of New York VI — Green Card PERM Data

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