Question 1

Does SSM Health - GOOD Samaritan Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SSM Health - GOOD Samaritan Hospital has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 72 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 - GOOD Samaritan Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 72 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 - GOOD Samaritan 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 SSM Health - GOOD Samaritan Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SSM Health - GOOD Samaritan Hospital has a 81.8% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (9 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	0	2	—
2019	3	3	0	45
2017	6	6	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician (Hospitalist) G-100-24219-249011	$290,000	Mount Vernon, IL	Aug 6, 2024	Jan 5, 2026	517	Denied
Physician (Hospitalist) G-100-24219-248997	$290,000	Mount Vernon, IL	Aug 6, 2024	Jan 5, 2026	517	Denied
Hospitalist A-19080-83921	$250,000	Mt. Vernon, IL	Apr 29, 2019	Jun 13, 2019	45	Certified
Hospitalist A-19080-83898	$250,000	Mt. Vernon, IL	Apr 29, 2019	Jun 13, 2019	45	Certified
Hospitalist A-19058-77453	$250,000	Mt. Vernon, IL	Apr 29, 2019	Jun 13, 2019	45	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17089-18930	$280,000	Mt Vernon, IL	Apr 6, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	85	Certified
Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist) A-17075-14192	$305,000	Mt Vernon, IL	Mar 22, 2017	Jun 2, 2017	72	Certified
Hospitalist A-17027-96119	$225,000	Mt. Vernon, IL	Jan 30, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	67	Certified
Hospitalist A-17027-96118	$225,000	Mt. Vernon, IL	Jan 30, 2017	Apr 10, 2017	70	Certified
Hospitalist A-17026-95949	$225,000	Mt. Vernon, IL	Jan 27, 2017	Apr 10, 2017	73	Certified
Hospitalist A-17026-95617	$225,000	Mt. Vernon, IL	Jan 27, 2017	Apr 10, 2017	73	Certified

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