Question 1

Does Massachusetts Medical Society sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Massachusetts Medical Society has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 227 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 Massachusetts Medical Society, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 227 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 Massachusetts Medical Society?

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 Massachusetts Medical Society's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts Medical Society has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	497
2020	1	1	227
2019	1	1	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior UI Developer G-100-23319-504635	$116,696	Waltham, MA	Nov 15, 2023	Mar 26, 2025	497	Certified - Expired
Senior Developer, Content Systems A-20199-77720	$137,821	Waltham, MA	Aug 10, 2020	Mar 25, 2021	227	Certified-Expired
Data Architect A-19172-21756	$115,262	Waltham, MA	Jul 9, 2019	Sep 16, 2019	69	Certified

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