Question 1

Does Lehigh Valley Physician Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lehigh Valley Physician Group has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 493 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 Lehigh Valley Physician Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 493 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 Lehigh Valley Physician Group?

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 Lehigh Valley Physician Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lehigh Valley Physician Group has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	3	2	1	475
2023	1	1	0	496
2021	1	1	0	169

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pulmonary Critical Care Physician G-100-24324-486232	$385,000	Allentown , PA	Nov 19, 2024	Mar 27, 2026	493	Certified
Hospital Medicine Physician G-100-24213-234168	$230,000	Easton, PA	Jul 31, 2024	Dec 10, 2025	497	Denied
Hospital Medicine Physician G-100-24171-129219	$250,000	Easton, PA	Jun 19, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	457	Certified
Endocrinology Physician G-100-23249-322899	$220,000	Allentown, PA	Sep 6, 2023	Jan 14, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Internal Medicine Physician A-21005-38816	$210,000	Allentown, PA	Jan 19, 2021	Jul 7, 2021	169	Certified

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