Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of Virginia II sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of Virginia II has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 16 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Virginia II, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Virginia 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 Virginia II's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of Virginia II has a 100% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (16 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	9	9	0	470
2024	6	5	1	493
2023	1	1	0	399
2022	1	1	0	331

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25112-891381	$228,800	Luray, VA	Apr 22, 2025	Jun 3, 2026	407	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25031-658214	$251,680	Winchester, VA	Jan 31, 2025	May 11, 2026	465	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25031-658134	$251,680	Winchester, VA	Jan 31, 2025	May 11, 2026	465	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25022-633029	$251,680	Winchester, VA	Jan 21, 2025	May 11, 2026	475	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25021-632129	$251,680	Winchester, VA	Jan 21, 2025	May 11, 2026	475	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25015-620965	$251,680	Winchester, VA	Jan 15, 2025	May 11, 2026	481	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25014-617900	$251,680	Winchester, VA	Jan 14, 2025	May 11, 2026	482	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25014-617855	$251,680	Winchester, VA	Jan 14, 2025	May 11, 2026	482	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25014-617805	$251,680	Winchester, VA	Jan 14, 2025	May 11, 2026	482	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24072-792946	$228,800	Winchester, VA	Mar 12, 2024	Jul 18, 2025	493	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24065-771941	$228,800	Winchester, VA	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	503	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24065-771896	$228,800	Winchester, VA	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 17, 2025	499	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24065-771826	$228,800	Winchester, VA	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	491	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24059-756775	$228,800	Winchester, VA	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	482	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24059-756665	$228,800	Winchester, VA	Feb 28, 2024	Feb 28, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23157-082685	$229,824	Winchester, VA	Jun 6, 2023	Jul 9, 2024	399	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-22312-54107	$228,800	Woodstock, VA	Nov 14, 2022	Oct 11, 2023	331	Certified-Expired

Sound Physicians of Virginia II — Green Card PERM Data

Sound Physicians of Virginia II PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Sound Physicians of New York VI

GWU Medical Faculty Associates

Chen Senior Medical Center

CentraCare

Benefis Health System, Inc.

Cayuga Medical Associates, P.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?