Question 1

Does Northwestern Medical Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Northwestern Medical Group has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 270 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 Northwestern Medical Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 270 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 Northwestern Medical Group?

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 Northwestern Medical Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Northwestern Medical Group has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2020	1	1	0	270
2018	1	0	1	—
2017	1	1	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Internal Medicine Physician A-20017-08439	$240,000	Lake Forest, IL	Jan 17, 2020	Oct 13, 2020	270	Certified-Expired
Instructor of Anesthesiology A-18331-45257	$300,000	Chicago, IL	Nov 28, 2018	Oct 20, 2022	1,422	Denied
Instructor / Hospitalist A-17020-93593	$165,850	Chicago, IL	Jan 24, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	66	Certified-Expired

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