Question 1

Does Grady Health System sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Grady Health System has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 234 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 Grady Health System, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 234 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 Grady Health System?

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 Grady Health System's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Grady Health System has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	341
2020	1	1	234
2017	1	1	139

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Peoplesoft HR & Payroll Analyst II A-22347-72875	$108,139	Atlanta, GA	Dec 14, 2022	Nov 20, 2023	341	Certified-Expired
Peoplesoft Developer A-20224-87211	$122,000	Atlanta, GA	Aug 21, 2020	Apr 12, 2021	234	Certified
Senior Business Intelligence Developer A-17353-23159	N/A	Atlanta, GA	Dec 20, 2017	May 8, 2018	139	Certified

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