Question 1

Does Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC)?

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 Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2026	1	0	1	—
2024	8	7	1	489
2023	1	1	0	475

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician – Hematology/Oncology G-100-26012-553036	$421,116	Minneapolis, MN	Jan 12, 2026	Jan 13, 2026	1	Withdrawn
Senior Clinical Psychologist G-100-24355-565362	$65,042	Minneapolis, MN	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 18, 2026	484	Certified
Senior Clinical Psychologist G-100-24355-565331	$65,042	Minneapolis, MN	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 18, 2026	484	Certified
Senior Clinical Psychologist G-100-24305-444675	$65,042	Minneapolis, MN	Oct 31, 2024	Feb 26, 2026	483	Certified
Senior Clinical Psychologist G-100-24281-389042	$65,042	MINNEAPOLIS, MN	Oct 7, 2024	Oct 31, 2024	24	Withdrawn
Family Medicine Physician G-100-24270-367980	$59,280	Richfield, MN	Sep 26, 2024	Feb 4, 2026	496	Certified
Rheumatologist G-100-24265-355397	$59,717	Minneapolis, MN	Sep 21, 2024	Feb 3, 2026	500	Certified
Gastroenterologist G-100-24082-825199	$69,971	Minneapolis, MN	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	486	Certified
Dentist - Pediatrics G-100-24071-789516	$54,496	Minneapolis, MN	Mar 11, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	490	Certified
Endocrinologist G-100-23270-384540	$208,000	Minneapolis, MN	Sep 27, 2023	Jan 14, 2025	475	Certified - Expired

Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) — Green Card PERM Data

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