Question 1

Does Memorial Medical Associates sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Memorial Medical Associates has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 Memorial Medical Associates, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 Memorial Medical Associates?

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 Memorial Medical Associates's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Memorial Medical Associates has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	1	1	191
2018	1	1	157
2017	3	3	148

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist A-20156-61840	$45,760	Carthage, IL	Jun 8, 2020	Dec 16, 2020	191	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-18171-88985	$46,238	Carthage, IL	Jun 26, 2018	Nov 30, 2018	157	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-17197-64043	N/A	Carthage, IL	Jul 20, 2017	Nov 8, 2017	111	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-16082-87610	N/A	Carthage, IL	Jul 17, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	109	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-17073-13411	N/A	Carthage, IL	Mar 23, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	225	Certified-Expired

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