Question 1

Does Columbus Regional Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Columbus Regional Hospital has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 Columbus Regional Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 Columbus Regional Hospital?

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 Columbus Regional Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Columbus Regional Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	3	3	466
2022	1	1	318
2017	1	1	57
2016	1	1	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologists II G-100-24122-944679	$52,000	Columbus, IN	May 1, 2024	Aug 14, 2025	470	Certified
Medical Technologists II G-100-24088-836511	$52,000	Columbus, IN	Mar 28, 2024	Jul 3, 2025	462	Certified
Medical Technologists II G-100-24085-826958	$52,000	Columbus, IN	Mar 25, 2024	Jul 3, 2025	465	Certified
Internal Medicine Physician A-22207-95169	$208,000	Columbus, IN	Oct 3, 2022	Aug 17, 2023	318	Certified
Internal Medicine Physician A-16362-84805	$220,000	Columbus, IN	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 23, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Nephrologist A-16196-32543	$260,000	Columbus, IN	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	74	Certified-Expired

Columbus Regional Hospital — Green Card PERM Data

Columbus Regional Hospital PERM & Green Card Filings

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