Question 1

Does Mass General Brigham sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mass General Brigham 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 258 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 Mass General Brigham, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 258 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 Mass General Brigham?

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 Mass General Brigham's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mass General Brigham has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	2	2	0	0	334
2020	2	2	0	0	208

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer I A-22272-30745	$140,068	Somerville, MA	Sep 29, 2022	Aug 1, 2023	306	Certified
Systems Programming Specialist A-22025-02495	$139,922	Boston, MA	Jan 28, 2022	Jan 24, 2023	361	Certified-Expired
Information Security Officer (for Research) A-20290-10959	$166,426	Somerville, MA	Oct 16, 2020	May 11, 2021	207	Certified
Information Security Engineering Specialist A-20287-10034	$128,378	Somerville, MA	Oct 13, 2020	May 10, 2021	209	Certified

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