Question 1

Does Lowell Community Health Center, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lowell Community Health Center, Inc. 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 252 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 Lowell Community Health Center, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 252 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 Lowell Community Health Center, Inc.?

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 Lowell Community Health Center, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lowell Community Health Center, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	0	435
2017	2	2	0	0	97

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Primary Care Physician and Pediatrician G-100-23272-396440	$222,518	Lowell, MA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 24, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Internal Medicine Physician A-23003-81662	$245,211	Lowell, MA	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
Psychiatrist A-17186-59967	N/A	Lowell, MA	Jul 5, 2017	Oct 31, 2017	118	Certified-Expired
Internal Medicine Physician A-17146-43551	$155,000	Lowell, MA	May 26, 2017	Aug 10, 2017	76	Certified

Lowell Community Health Center, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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