Question 1

Does Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 458 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 South Carolina and Affiliates, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 458 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina and Affiliates's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	480
2023	4	4	0	0	436

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Cardiologist G-100-24283-394913	$625,000	Camden, SC	Oct 9, 2024	Feb 26, 2026	505	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-24179-155572	$118,360	Charleston, SC	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	455	Certified
General and Transplant Surgeon/Instructor G-100-23293-446225	$435,000	Lancaster, SC	Oct 20, 2023	Mar 6, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist G-100-23208-220380	$325,800	Florence, SC	Jul 27, 2023	Oct 29, 2024	460	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist A-23050-03454	$349,400	Florence, SC	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
Clinical Assistant Professor of Rheumatology A-23050-03453	$163,000	Charleston, SC	Feb 24, 2023	Mar 25, 2024	395	Certified-Expired

Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates — Green Card PERM Data

Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates PERM & Green Card Filings

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