Question 1

Does Hawaii Medical Service Association sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hawaii Medical Service Association has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 Hawaii Medical Service Association, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 Hawaii Medical Service Association?

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 Hawaii Medical Service Association's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hawaii Medical Service Association has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	477
2022	1	1	250
2019	1	1	46
2018	2	2	100
2017	2	2	49
2016	1	1	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Engineer - Storage G-100-24241-301162	$129,522	Honolulu, HI	Aug 28, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	477	Certified
Senior Soft Eng A-22122-48971	$125,611	Honolulu, HI	May 26, 2022	Jan 31, 2023	250	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-19171-21175	$92,123	HONOLULU, HI	Jun 24, 2019	Aug 9, 2019	46	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-18131-74635	N/A	Honolulu, HI	May 15, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	78	Certified
Senior System Analyst A-18013-30985	N/A	Honolulu, HI	Jan 16, 2018	May 17, 2018	121	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17109-26883	$89,251	Honolulu, HI	Apr 20, 2017	Jun 8, 2017	49	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17093-20125	$89,251	Honolulu, HI	Apr 20, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	48	Certified
Senior System Analyst A-16203-34956	$95,534	Honolulu, HI	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 18, 2016	82	Certified-Expired

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