Question 1

Does MedStar Health Research Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MedStar Health Research Institute has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 84 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 MedStar Health Research Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 84 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 MedStar Health Research Institute?

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 MedStar Health Research Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MedStar Health Research Institute has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2022	1	1	0	351
2019	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	82
2016	1	1	0	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Informatics Analyst A-22326-61802	$67,199	Hyattsville, MD	Dec 22, 2022	Dec 8, 2023	351	Certified-Expired
Research Fellow A-19093-88431	$53,653	Washington, DC	Jun 11, 2019	Sep 4, 2019	85	Denied
Program Lead, Research and Education Initiatives A-18115-67673	N/A	Hyattsville, MD	May 11, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	82	Certified
Biostatistician A-16306-67155	$74,776	Washington, DC	Nov 16, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	71	Certified-Expired

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