Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of California IV sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of California IV has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 403 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 IV, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 403 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 IV?

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 IV's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of California IV has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	495
2023	7	7	0	0	411

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24078-809111	$274,560	Stockton, CA	Mar 18, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	490	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24073-797660	$274,560	Stockton, CA	Mar 13, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	495	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24073-797649	$274,560	Stockton, CA	Mar 13, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	495	Certified
Nocturnist Physician G-100-23248-319593	$228,800	San Bernardino, CA	Sep 5, 2023	Jan 6, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23181-160232	$285,120	Stockton, CA	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 1, 2024	398	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23181-159853	$285,120	Stockton, CA	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 1, 2024	398	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23181-158662	$285,120	Stockton, CA	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 1, 2024	398	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-23171-125672	$239,760	Oxnard, CA	Jun 20, 2023	Aug 1, 2024	408	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23117-34087	$270,400	Red Bluff, CA	Apr 27, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	368	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-23107-28496	$270,400	Red Bluff, CA	Apr 26, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	369	Certified

Sound Physicians of California IV — Green Card PERM Data

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