Question 1

Does Deaconess Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Deaconess Hospital has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 279 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 Deaconess Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 279 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 Deaconess 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 Deaconess Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Deaconess Hospital has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	1	1	0	475
2023	2	2	0	463
2017	3	3	0	118
2016	1	1	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician G-100-25132-964526	$525,000	Henderson, KY	May 12, 2025	Jun 24, 2026	408	Denied
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician G-100-24096-860198	$550,000	Evansville, IN	Apr 5, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	475	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-23291-441177	$300,000	Evansville, IN	Oct 18, 2023	Feb 20, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician G-100-23227-267310	$550,000	Evansville, IN	Aug 15, 2023	Oct 23, 2024	435	Certified - Expired
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician A-17332-14788	N/A	Evansville, IN	Dec 11, 2017	May 9, 2018	149	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17174-55523	N/A	Evansville, IN	Aug 3, 2017	Dec 13, 2017	132	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17062-09133	$265,000	Evansville, IN	Mar 20, 2017	Jun 2, 2017	74	Certified
Pulmonology/Critical Care Physician A-16316-70489	$375,000	Evansville, IN	Nov 21, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	66	Certified-Expired

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