Question 1

Does Macoupin County Public Health Department sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Macoupin County Public Health Department has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 353 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 Macoupin County Public Health Department, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 353 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 Macoupin County Public Health Department?

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 Macoupin County Public Health Department's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Macoupin County Public Health Department has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	0	391
2022	2	1	0	1	353

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Dentist G-100-25136-986305	$150,000	Gillespie, IL	May 16, 2025	Jun 11, 2026	391	Certified
Dentist A-22304-49240	$120,000	Litchfield, IL	Dec 27, 2022	Jan 3, 2023	7	Withdrawn
Dentist A-22285-38353	$120,000	Litchfield, IL	Dec 27, 2022	Dec 15, 2023	353	Certified-Expired

Macoupin County Public Health Department — Green Card PERM Data

Macoupin County Public Health Department PERM & Green Card Filings

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