Question 1

Does Hospital for Special Surgery sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hospital for Special Surgery 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 381 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 Hospital for Special Surgery, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 381 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 Hospital for Special Surgery?

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 Hospital for Special Surgery's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hospital for Special Surgery has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	473
2023	2	2	0	0	375

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, Education Institute (EI) Outcomes & Data Analytics G-100-24131-981042	$92,165	New York, NY	May 10, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	473	Certified
Developer A-23115-32735	$120,682	New York, NY	May 16, 2023	May 31, 2024	381	Certified
Senior Research Technician A-23066-09416	$58,633	New York, NY	Apr 27, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	368	Certified

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