Question 1

Does Ochsner Lafayette General MD sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ochsner Lafayette General MD has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 Ochsner Lafayette General MD, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 Ochsner Lafayette General MD?

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 Ochsner Lafayette General MD's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ochsner Lafayette General MD has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	520
2023	2	2	483
2019	1	1	53

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Neurosurgeon G-100-24003-612455	$700,000	Lafayette, LA	Jan 3, 2024	Jun 6, 2025	520	Certified
Interventional Neurologist G-100-24003-612307	$400,000	Lafayette, LA	Jan 3, 2024	Jun 6, 2025	520	Certified
Internist G-100-23365-600250	$200,000	Lafayette, LA	Dec 30, 2023	Apr 26, 2025	483	Certified
Oncologist G-100-23365-600243	$350,000	New Iberia, LA	Dec 30, 2023	Apr 26, 2025	483	Certified
Hematology Oncology Physician A-19109-95274	$400,000	New Iberia, LA	Jun 6, 2019	Jul 29, 2019	53	Certified

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