Question 1

Does SSM Health Dean Medical Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SSM Health Dean Medical Group has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 501 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 SSM Health Dean Medical Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 501 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 SSM Health Dean Medical Group?

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 SSM Health Dean Medical Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SSM Health Dean Medical Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	501
2023	2	2	0	0	499

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
PHYSICIAN (PULMONARY MEDICINE) G-100-24263-349458	$400,000	Janesville, WI	Sep 19, 2024	Jan 30, 2026	498	Certified
Physician (Trauma Surgeon) G-100-24018-650679	$475,000	Madison, WI	Jan 18, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	504	Certified
OPTHALMIC ASSISTANT G-200-23354-581199	$43,659	Madison, WI	Dec 20, 2023	May 9, 2025	506	Certified
PHYSICIAN (NEUROLOGY) G-100-23346-561725	$320,000	Madison, WI	Dec 12, 2023	Apr 17, 2025	492	Certified

SSM Health Dean Medical Group — Green Card PERM Data

SSM Health Dean Medical Group PERM & Green Card Filings

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