Question 1

Does LONE STAR Circle OF CARE sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LONE STAR Circle OF CARE has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 159 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 LONE STAR Circle OF CARE, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 159 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 LONE STAR Circle OF CARE?

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 LONE STAR Circle OF CARE's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LONE STAR Circle OF CARE has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	521
2020	1	1	224
2018	1	1	76
2017	1	1	94

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Family Medicine Physician G-100-24216-243221	$248,369	Taylor, TX	Aug 3, 2024	Jan 6, 2026	521	Certified
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist A-20183-72048	$250,000	Austin, TX	Sep 3, 2020	Apr 15, 2021	224	Certified
Pediatrician A-18192-96289	$173,347	Round Rock, TX	Sep 12, 2018	Nov 27, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
Family Physician A-17129-35872	$145,600	Round Rock, TX	May 12, 2017	Aug 14, 2017	94	Certified

LONE STAR Circle OF CARE — Green Card PERM Data

LONE STAR Circle OF CARE PERM & Green Card Filings

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