Question 1

Does MaineGeneral Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MaineGeneral Medical Center has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 MaineGeneral Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 MaineGeneral Medical Center?

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 MaineGeneral Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MaineGeneral Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	407
2019	4	4	75
2017	4	4	130
2016	1	1	43

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist A-23013-87403	$260,000	Augusta, ME	Jan 16, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	402	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-23012-86433	$260,000	Augusta, ME	Jan 13, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	411	Certified-Expired
Oncologist A-19105-93079	$288,000	Augusta, ME	Apr 16, 2019	Jun 10, 2019	55	Certified
Oncologist A-19037-70607	$288,000	Augusta, ME	Feb 8, 2019	May 2, 2019	83	Certified
Oncologist A-19037-70384	$288,000	Augusta, ME	Feb 8, 2019	Apr 30, 2019	81	Certified
Oncologist A-19036-70105	$288,000	Augusta, ME	Feb 8, 2019	Apr 30, 2019	81	Certified
Hospitalist A-17352-22852	N/A	Augusta, ME	Dec 18, 2017	Apr 26, 2018	129	Certified
Hospitalist A-17349-22218	N/A	Augusta, ME	Dec 18, 2017	May 2, 2018	135	Certified
Gastroenterologist A-17261-88011	N/A	Augusta, ME	Sep 18, 2017	Feb 22, 2018	157	Certified-Expired
Surgeon A-17129-35809	$325,000	Augusta, ME	May 9, 2017	Aug 14, 2017	97	Certified
Hematology/Oncology Physician A-16363-85187	$335,000	Augusta, ME	Dec 28, 2016	Feb 9, 2017	43	Certified-Expired

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