Question 1

Does Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St. Joseph sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St. Joseph has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 372 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 Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St. Joseph, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 372 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 Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St. Joseph?

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 Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St. Joseph's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St. Joseph has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician, Rheumatology A-22346-71901	$245,512	St. Joseph, MI	Dec 19, 2022	Nov 30, 2023	346	Certified-Expired
Physician, Rheumatology A-22342-70347	$245,512	St. Joseph, MI	Dec 16, 2022	Jan 17, 2024	397	Certified-Expired

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