Question 1

Does Essen Medical Associates, PC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Essen Medical Associates, PC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 140 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 Essen Medical Associates, PC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 140 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 Essen Medical Associates, PC?

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 Essen Medical Associates, PC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Essen Medical Associates, PC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	494
2018	1	1	0	78
2017	3	2	1	201

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Interventional Cardiologist G-100-24324-483454	$250,000	Bronx, NY	Nov 18, 2024	Mar 27, 2026	494	Certified
Physician A-18113-66876	N/A	Bronx, NY	Apr 23, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	78	Certified
INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR A-17292-00515	N/A	BRONX, NY	Nov 20, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	140	Certified
HEALTH EDUCATOR A-17251-84800	N/A	BRONX, NY	Oct 20, 2017	Jul 9, 2018	262	Certified
COMPUTER NETWORK SUPPORT SPECIALIST A-17095-20907	$70,000	BRONX, NY	May 26, 2017	Aug 4, 2017	70	Withdrawn

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