Question 1

Does Decatur Memorial Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Decatur Memorial Hospital has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Decatur Memorial Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Decatur Memorial 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 Decatur Memorial Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Decatur Memorial Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	502
2018	3	3	61
2017	3	3	107
2016	1	1	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician, Orthopedic Spine Surgery G-100-24234-283012	$525,000	Decatur , IL	Aug 21, 2024	Dec 29, 2025	495	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-24227-266864	$240,000	Decatur, IL	Aug 14, 2024	Dec 29, 2025	502	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-24226-263911	$240,000	Decatur, IL	Aug 13, 2024	Dec 29, 2025	503	Certified
Hospitalist A-18128-72757	N/A	Decatur, IL	Jun 26, 2018	Aug 23, 2018	58	Certified
Neurologist A-18117-69131	N/A	Decatur, IL	Jun 26, 2018	Aug 28, 2018	63	Certified
Neurologist A-18135-75692	N/A	Decatur, IL	Jun 22, 2018	Aug 22, 2018	61	Certified
Family Physician A-17263-89377	N/A	DECATUR, IL	Oct 4, 2017	Mar 12, 2018	159	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-17048-04525	$240,000	DECATUR, IL	Mar 11, 2017	May 31, 2017	81	Certified
Hospitalist A-17027-96326	$240,000	DECATUR, IL	Mar 11, 2017	May 31, 2017	81	Certified
Physician A-16246-49486	$430,000	Decatur, IL	Oct 5, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	63	Certified-Expired

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