Question 1

Does Independent Physicians Resource, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Independent Physicians Resource, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 127 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 Independent Physicians Resource, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 127 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 Independent Physicians Resource, Inc.?

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 Independent Physicians Resource, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Independent Physicians Resource, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	1	1	171
2019	1	1	96
2017	2	2	127

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Emergency Medicine Physician A-20052-21704	$312,000	Atlanta, GA	May 12, 2020	Oct 30, 2020	171	Certified-Expired
Physician Assistant A-19016-62941	$93,475	Atlanta, GA	Jan 19, 2019	Apr 25, 2019	96	Certified
Pediatric Emergency Physician A-17227-76016	N/A	Atlanta, GA	Dec 3, 2017	Apr 30, 2018	148	Certified
Senior IT Project Manager A-17151-44689	N/A	Atlanta, GA	Jul 31, 2017	Nov 14, 2017	106	Certified-Expired

Independent Physicians Resource, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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