Question 1

Does MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 404 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 North Iowa Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 404 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 North Iowa Medical Center?

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 North Iowa Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	494
2023	3	3	0	425
2022	2	2	0	383

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Nephrologist G-100-24309-452242	$345,000	Mason City, IA	Nov 4, 2024	Nov 5, 2025	366	Withdrawn
Family Practice Physician G-100-24204-211599	$300,000	Emmetsburg, IA	Jul 22, 2024	Nov 28, 2025	494	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-23312-488624	$66,560	Sioux City, IA	Nov 8, 2023	Mar 21, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician G-100-23181-160247	$400,000	Mason City, IA	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 7, 2024	404	Certified
Medical Technologist A-23026-93340	$60,320	Sioux City, IA	May 31, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	372	Certified
Pediatric Hospitalist A-22298-45531	$199,680	Mason City, IA	Nov 30, 2022	Jan 10, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-22230-08045	$63,960	Sioux City, IA	Oct 21, 2022	Oct 16, 2023	360	Certified-Expired

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center — Green Card PERM Data

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center PERM & Green Card Filings

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