Question 1

Does ICHS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ICHS has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 249 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 ICHS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 249 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 ICHS?

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 ICHS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ICHS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2026	1	0	1	—
2024	2	2	0	495
2023	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II G-100-26030-609497	$53,000	SEATTLE, WA	Jan 30, 2026	Feb 10, 2026	11	Withdrawn
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) G-100-24032-683077	$51,002	Seattle, WA	Jan 31, 2024	May 27, 2025	482	Certified
Behavioral Health Specialist II G-100-24007-622591	$43,576	Seattle, WA	Jan 6, 2024	May 27, 2025	507	Certified
Behavioral Health Specialist II G-100-23356-590217	$43,576	Seattle, WA	Dec 22, 2023	Jan 7, 2024	16	Withdrawn

ICHS — Green Card PERM Data

ICHS PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Lynn Community Health Center

Connecticut Institute for Communities Inc.,

Charles River Community Health, Inc.

Central Counties Health Centers, Inc.,

Elica Health Centers

Hopehealth INC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?