Question 1

Does Novant Health sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Novant Health has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 436 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 Novant Health, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 436 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 Novant Health?

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 Novant Health's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Novant Health has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	2	1	501
2023	3	2	1	462
2020	2	2	0	223

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Healthcare BI Developer Senior G-100-24225-262292	$126,000	Winston-Salem, NC	Aug 12, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	521	Certified
Healthcare Business Intelligence Dev Senior G-100-24085-827866	$100,000	Winston-Salem, NC	Mar 25, 2024	Jul 18, 2025	480	Certified
Data Engineer II G-100-24044-715647	$110,000	Winston-Salem, NC	Feb 13, 2024	May 28, 2025	470	Withdrawn
Healthcare Business Intelligence Dev Senior G-100-23343-555813	$100,000	Winston-Salem, NC	Dec 9, 2023	Mar 25, 2024	107	Withdrawn
Master Data Management Engineer III G-100-23307-478073	$149,469	Fort Mill, SC	Nov 3, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	522	Certified
Healthcare Business Analyst Intermediate A-23128-39154	$100,000	Winston-Salem, NC	May 12, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	402	Certified
Data Scientist II A-20237-91457	$60,000	Charlotte, NC	Oct 8, 2020	May 4, 2021	208	Certified
Pharmacist A-20078-32081	$106,000	Winston-Salem, NC	Jul 21, 2020	Mar 15, 2021	237	Certified-Expired

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