Question 1

Does Lahey Hospital AND Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lahey Hospital AND Medical Center 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 339 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 Lahey Hospital AND Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 339 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 Lahey Hospital AND Medical Center?

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 Lahey Hospital AND Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lahey Hospital AND Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	5	5	480
2022	1	1	286
2020	3	3	229
2018	1	1	94

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist G-100-23346-561480	$112,047	Burlington, MA	Dec 12, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	503	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-23325-518323	$112,047	Burlington, MA	Nov 21, 2023	Apr 15, 2025	511	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-23321-511582	$112,047	Burlington, MA	Nov 17, 2023	Apr 15, 2025	515	Certified
Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Specialist) G-100-23265-372804	$279,000	Burlington, MA	Sep 22, 2023	Jan 8, 2025	474	Certified - Expired
CERI Programmer Developer A-23069-11229	$126,464	Burlington, MA	Apr 7, 2023	May 2, 2024	391	Certified
Hospitalist A-22019-99619	$241,196	Burlington, MA	Apr 1, 2022	Jan 12, 2023	286	Certified-Expired
Physician in Pulmonary and Critical Care A-20210-81810	$250,000	Beverly, MA	Aug 3, 2020	Mar 31, 2021	240	Certified-Expired
Clinical Cardiologist A-20209-81270	$350,000	Burlington, MA	Aug 2, 2020	Mar 19, 2021	229	Certified-Expired
Primary Care Physician A-20148-59009	$210,000	Beverly, MA	Jul 8, 2020	Feb 12, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-18278-26126	$150,000	Burlington, MA	Nov 27, 2018	Mar 1, 2019	94	Certified-Expired

Lahey Hospital AND Medical Center — Green Card PERM Data

Lahey Hospital AND Medical Center PERM & Green Card Filings

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