Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of Ohio II sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of Ohio II has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 Ohio II, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 Ohio II?

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 Ohio II's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of Ohio II has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	483
2023	1	1	399
2022	1	1	335
2017	4	4	68
2016	5	5	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24082-823017	$249,600	Akron, OH	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 7, 2025	472	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24073-797496	$303,680	Dover, OH	Mar 13, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	483	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24066-777520	$303,680	Dover, OH	Mar 6, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	502	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23157-082799	$291,600	Youngstown, OH	Jun 6, 2023	Jul 9, 2024	399	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-22330-63293	$197,600	Cincinnati, OH	Dec 20, 2022	Nov 20, 2023	335	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-17096-21923	$186,480	Akron, OH	Apr 13, 2017	Jun 14, 2017	62	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17054-06079	$204,300	Westerville, OH	Mar 15, 2017	May 24, 2017	70	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17054-06098	$204,300	Westerville, OH	Mar 13, 2017	May 24, 2017	72	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-17047-04111	$200,000	Cincinnati, OH	Feb 22, 2017	May 3, 2017	70	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-16293-63125	$204,300	Columbus, OH	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	59	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-16266-55220	$204,300	Columbus, OH	Nov 28, 2016	Mar 29, 2017	121	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-16322-72601	$264,400	Fairfield, OH	Nov 22, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	66	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-16264-54273	$187,200	Westerville, OH	Oct 24, 2016	Dec 13, 2016	50	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-16183-28835	$186,480	Akron, OH	Jul 26, 2016	Oct 3, 2016	69	Certified-Expired

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