Question 1

Does Lawrence General Hospital, d/b/a Merrimack Health -- Lawrence General sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lawrence General Hospital, d/b/a Merrimack Health -- Lawrence General has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 50 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 Lawrence General Hospital, d/b/a Merrimack Health -- Lawrence General, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 50 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 Lawrence General Hospital, d/b/a Merrimack Health -- Lawrence General?

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 Lawrence General Hospital, d/b/a Merrimack Health -- Lawrence General's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence General Hospital, d/b/a Merrimack Health -- Lawrence General has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	468
2019	1	1	0	56
2017	4	3	1	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist) G-100-24129-971024	$275,000	Lawrence, MA	May 8, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	467	Certified
Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist) G-100-24128-968188	$275,000	Lawrence, MA	May 7, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	468	Certified
Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist) G-100-24115-921364	$275,000	Lawrence, MA	Apr 24, 2024	May 8, 2024	14	Withdrawn
Hospitalist A-19099-90460	$220,000	Lawrence, MA	Apr 17, 2019	Jun 12, 2019	56	Certified
Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) A-17009-88948	$195,000	Lawrence, MA	Jan 30, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	46	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) A-17011-89849	$195,000	Lawrence, MA	Jan 27, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	49	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) A-17010-89104	$195,000	Lawrence, MA	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	51	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) A-17004-87241	$195,000	Lawrence, MA	Jan 10, 2017	Jan 10, 2017	0	Withdrawn

Lawrence General Hospital, d/b/a Merrimack Health -- Lawrence General — Green Card PERM Data

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