Question 1

Does Medical University OF S.C. AND Affiliates sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Medical University OF S.C. AND Affiliates has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 95 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 Medical University OF S.C. AND Affiliates, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 95 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 Medical University OF S.C. AND Affiliates?

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 Medical University OF S.C. AND Affiliates's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Medical University OF S.C. AND Affiliates has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	0	1	0	—
2016	2	2	0	0	100

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17150-44024	$290,000	Charleston, SC	Jun 5, 2017	Aug 29, 2017	85	Denied
Assistant Professor of Medicine A-16180-26985	$74,790	Charleston, SC	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	95	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Nephrology A-16180-26691	$196,000	Beaufort, SC	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	105	Certified-Expired

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