Question 1

Does Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, P.A. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, P.A. has filed 16 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 16 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 223 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 Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, P.A., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 223 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 Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, P.A.?

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 Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, P.A.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, P.A. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 16 total applications (16 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	479
2020	7	7	218
2018	5	5	57

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24066-774758	$239,200	Austin, TX	Mar 6, 2024	Jul 10, 2025	491	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24059-754451	$239,200	Austin, TX	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 18, 2025	476	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24059-754432	$239,200	Austin, TX	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 18, 2025	476	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24053-738709	$239,200	Austin, TX	Feb 22, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	481	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-20295-12171	$102,315	Austin, TX	Nov 5, 2020	May 26, 2021	202	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-20302-14085	$102,315	Austin, TX	Nov 4, 2020	Jun 1, 2021	209	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-20245-94862	$102,315	Austin, TX	Sep 9, 2020	Apr 20, 2021	223	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-20245-94855	$102,315	Austin, TX	Sep 9, 2020	Apr 20, 2021	223	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-20239-92589	$102,315	Austin, TX	Sep 9, 2020	Apr 20, 2021	223	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-20239-92564	$102,315	Austin, TX	Sep 9, 2020	Apr 20, 2021	223	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-20239-92580	$102,315	Austin, TX	Sep 4, 2020	Apr 22, 2021	230	Certified
Hospitalist Physician A-18233-09956	$251,160	Georgetown, TX	Sep 17, 2018	Nov 30, 2018	74	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-18240-12399	$249,600	Dallas, TX	Sep 11, 2018	Nov 7, 2018	57	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-18234-10241	$251,160	Georgetown, TX	Aug 28, 2018	Oct 26, 2018	59	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-18229-08623	$251,160	Georgetown, TX	Aug 28, 2018	Oct 24, 2018	57	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician A-18233-09964	$251,160	Georgetown, TX	Aug 27, 2018	Oct 23, 2018	57	Certified-Expired

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