Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of West Virginia sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of West Virginia has filed 31 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 34 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $239,200.

Question 2

Does Sound Physicians of West Virginia sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of West Virginia has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 441 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Sound Physicians of West Virginia sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of West Virginia has filed 31 LCAs covering 34 H-1B positions, and 6 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Sound Physicians of West Virginia's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Sound Physicians of West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Sound Physicians of West Virginia's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 441 days. 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 timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Sound Physicians of West Virginia's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of West Virginia's green card commitment rate is 28.6%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2024	6	1
2023	5	4
2022	3	1
2021	10	0
2019	3	0
2018	2	0
2017	2	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Hospitalist Physician	25	$218,400	$239,200	$303,930
Hospitalist	2	$208,000	$234,000	$260,000
Physician - Hospitalist	2	$228,800	$228,800	$228,800
Hospitalist Physician (17-104)	1	$270,000	$270,000	$270,000
Hospitalist Physician (18-068)*	1	$237,600	$237,600	$237,600
Hospitalist Physician (18-071)*	1	$237,600	$237,600	$237,600
Hospitalist Physician (18-079)*	1	$237,600	$237,600	$237,600
Hospitalist Physician (17-103)	1	$270,000	$270,000	$270,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
South Charleston, West Virginia	23	$228,800	$239,200	$303,930
Martinsburg, West Virginia	17	$208,000	$218,400	$260,000

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