Question 1

Does MaineHealth sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MaineHealth has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 MaineHealth, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 MaineHealth?

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 MaineHealth's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MaineHealth has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	497
2023	3	3	400
2021	1	1	170

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Clinical Pharmacist (Critical Care/Cardiology/Research/Ops) G-100-24296-425004	$123,427	Portland, ME	Oct 22, 2024	Mar 3, 2026	497	Certified
Business Intelligence Applications System Administrator A-23114-32078	$67,467	Westbrook, ME	Apr 26, 2023	May 6, 2024	376	Certified
Quality Management Engineer A-23067-10127	$75,000	Portland, ME	Mar 13, 2023	May 20, 2024	434	Certified
Quality Management Engineer A-23067-10148	$75,000	Portland, ME	Mar 10, 2023	Apr 3, 2024	390	Certified-Expired
Sitecore Developer A-21032-47897	$94,750	Portland, ME	Feb 10, 2021	Jul 30, 2021	170	Certified

MaineHealth — Green Card PERM Data

MaineHealth PERM & Green Card Filings

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