Question 1

Does Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 442 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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 442 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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center?

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 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	4	0	0	451
2023	5	5	0	0	439

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health G-300-24182-163479	$250,000	Harrisburg, PA	Jun 30, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	442	Certified
Assistant Professor of Dermatology G-300-24182-163459	$464,590	State College, PA	Jun 30, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	442	Certified
Faculty Physician (Radiology) G-300-24180-160953	$220,293	Hershey, PA	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	458	Certified
Assistant Professor of Medicine G-300-24060-760729	$242,000	Hershey, PA	Feb 29, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	477	Certified
Assistant Professor of Medicine G-300-23181-158365	$222,972	Hershey, PA	Jun 30, 2023	Sep 11, 2024	439	Certified
Assistant Professor of Medicine G-300-23181-158228	$230,500	Hershey, PA	Jun 30, 2023	Sep 11, 2024	439	Certified
Assistant Professor of Medicine G-300-23181-158103	$230,500	Hershey, PA	Jun 30, 2023	Sep 11, 2024	439	Certified
Hospitalist/Assistant Professor of Medicine G-300-23181-157766	$220,000	Hershey, PA	Jun 30, 2023	Sep 11, 2024	439	Certified
Hospitalist/Assistant Professor of Medicine G-300-23181-157678	$230,500	Hershey, PA	Jun 30, 2023	Sep 16, 2024	444	Certified

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center — Green Card PERM Data

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center PERM & Green Card Filings

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