Question 1

Does McFarland Clinic, P.C. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. McFarland Clinic, P.C. 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 375 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 McFarland Clinic, P.C., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 375 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 McFarland Clinic, P.C.?

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. See the risk factors section above for McFarland Clinic, P.C.'s specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is McFarland Clinic, P.C.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

McFarland Clinic, P.C. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	521
2023	1	1	375
2017	1	1	96

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist G-100-24219-249257	$265,000	Ames, IA	Aug 6, 2024	Jan 9, 2026	521	Certified
Endocrinologist A-23107-28602	$208,000	Ames, IA	Apr 28, 2023	May 7, 2024	375	Certified
Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Physician A-17121-32444	$300,000	Ames, IA	May 10, 2017	Aug 14, 2017	96	Certified

McFarland Clinic, P.C. — Green Card PERM Data

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