Question 1

Does Jefferson Health Plan sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jefferson Health Plan has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 276 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 Jefferson Health Plan, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 276 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 Jefferson Health Plan?

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 Jefferson Health Plan's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Health Plan has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	424
2022	1	0	1	—
2019	1	1	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Analyst G-100-23239-298842	$79,567	Steubenville, OH	Aug 27, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	424	Certified - Expired
Data Analyst A-22044-10873	$77,250	Steubenville, OH	Mar 28, 2022	Dec 29, 2022	276	Denied
Associate General Counsel A-19010-60867	$75,000	Steubenville, OH	Feb 25, 2019	May 10, 2019	74	Certified

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