Question 1

Does Novant Medical Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Novant Medical Group has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 63 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 Medical Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 63 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 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 Novant Medical Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Novant Medical Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2026	1	0	1	—
2017	2	2	0	63
2016	1	1	0	65

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician G-100-26007-542836	$265,000	Charlotte, NC	Jan 7, 2026	Jan 8, 2026	1	Withdrawn
Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician A-17084-17400	$230,000	Matthews, NC	Apr 12, 2017	Jun 14, 2017	63	Certified
Outpatient Neurologist A-17023-94019	$150,000	Charlotte, NC	Feb 13, 2017	Apr 17, 2017	63	Certified
Orthopaedic Surgeon A-16312-69090	$434,528	Thomasville, NC	Nov 29, 2016	Feb 2, 2017	65	Certified-Expired

Novant Medical Group — Green Card PERM Data

Novant Medical Group PERM & Green Card Filings

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