Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of California III sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of California III has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 91 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 Sound Physicians of California III, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 91 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 Sound Physicians of California III?

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 Sound Physicians of California III's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of California III has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	494
2023	6	6	383
2017	2	2	65
2016	6	6	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Intensivist Physician G-100-24047-725732	$436,800	Apple Valley, CA	Feb 16, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	494	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23174-140270	$267,840	Bakersfield, CA	Jun 23, 2023	Jul 9, 2024	382	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23122-36465	$280,800	Apple Valley, CA	May 30, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	370	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23125-38378	$280,800	Apple Valley, CA	May 16, 2023	May 31, 2024	381	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23128-38900	$280,800	Apple Valley, CA	May 11, 2023	May 28, 2024	383	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23128-38784	$280,800	Apple Valley, CA	May 11, 2023	May 28, 2024	383	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23122-36391	$280,800	Apple Valley, CA	May 10, 2023	May 31, 2024	387	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17083-17204	$239,400	Stockton, CA	Apr 1, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	73	Certified
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-17021-93639	$259,200	Fairfield, CA	Jan 31, 2017	Mar 28, 2017	56	Certified-Expired
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-16342-78231	$259,200	Fairfield, CA	Dec 13, 2016	Mar 14, 2017	91	Certified-Expired
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-16342-78214	$216,000	Fairfield, CA	Dec 13, 2016	Mar 14, 2017	91	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-16293-63257	$233,000	Bakersfield, CA	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 13, 2017	46	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-16260-53467	$234,646	Stockton, CA	Nov 1, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-16260-53476	$234,646	Stockton, CA	Oct 12, 2016	Dec 19, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-16259-53159	$220,140	Stockton, CA	Oct 12, 2016	Dec 14, 2016	63	Certified-Expired

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