Question 1

Does Monument Health Rapid City Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 225 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 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 225 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 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital?

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 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	670
2021	1	1	225
2020	1	1	183

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Executive Medical Director A-22207-94879	$400,000	Rapid City, SD	Sep 23, 2022	Jul 24, 2024	670	Certified
Physician - Non-Invasive Cardiology A-21004-38573	$555,000	Rapid City, SD	Jan 7, 2021	Aug 20, 2021	225	Certified
Hospitalist-Internal Medicine A-20268-03523	$272,500	Rapid City, SD	Nov 30, 2020	Jun 1, 2021	183	Certified

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