Question 1

Does MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa 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 434 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 MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 434 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 MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa?

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 MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	469
2023	3	3	0	0	393

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sleep Medicine Physician G-100-24163-098284	$250,000	Des Moines, IA	Jun 11, 2024	Sep 16, 2025	462	Certified
Internal Medicine Physician G-100-24082-822539	$276,702	Des Moines, IA	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 10, 2025	475	Certified
TRAUMA AND CRITICAL CARE SURGEON G-100-23195-189493	$300,000	Des Moines, IA	Jul 14, 2023	Sep 20, 2024	434	Certified
Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine Physician A-23144-47300	$276,000	Urbandale, IA	May 31, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	373	Certified
Pediatrician A-23144-47207	$246,000	Des Moines, IA	May 31, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	373	Certified

MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa — Green Card PERM Data

MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa PERM & Green Card Filings

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