Question 1

Does Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida 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 156 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 Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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 Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida?

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 Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2022	1	1	0	321
2021	1	1	0	173
2020	1	1	0	213
2019	1	1	0	44
2018	2	2	0	132
2017	1	1	0	158

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Staff Physician, Pediatrics G-100-25318-409201	$215,000	Cape Coral, FL	Nov 14, 2025	Nov 14, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Physician, Internal Medicine A-22245-16338	$220,000	Fort Myers, FL	Oct 5, 2022	Aug 22, 2023	321	Certified
Staff Physician, Family Medicine A-21006-39471	$220,000	Fort Myers, FL	Feb 4, 2021	Jul 27, 2021	173	Certified
Staff Physician - Internal Medicine A-20150-59705	$220,001	Lehigh Acres, FL	Sep 28, 2020	Apr 29, 2021	213	Certified
Staff Physician, Family Medicine A-19085-85495	$220,000	Cape Coral, FL	May 14, 2019	Jun 27, 2019	44	Certified
Staff Physician - Pediatric Medicine A-18046-43952	N/A	Bonita Springs, FL	Feb 20, 2018	Jun 11, 2018	111	Certified
Family Practice Physician A-18008-28710	N/A	Fort Myers, FL	Jan 26, 2018	Jun 28, 2018	153	Certified
Staff Physician - Pediatric Medicine A-17233-77868	N/A	Fort Myers, FL	Oct 5, 2017	Mar 12, 2018	158	Certified-Expired

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