Question 1

Does Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, 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 Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	0	500
2023	1	1	0	0	468

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Cardiologist G-100-24213-235417	$584,961	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA	Jul 31, 2024	Nov 25, 2025	482	Certified
Gastroenterologist G-100-24194-194508	$560,000	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA	Jul 12, 2024	Nov 25, 2025	501	Certified
Gastroenterologist G-100-24194-194484	$560,000	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA	Jul 12, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	500	Certified
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician G-100-23216-241343	$352,479	Cedar Rapids, IA	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 14, 2024	468	Certified - Expired

Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Green Card PERM Data

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