Question 1

Does Piedmont Athens Regional sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Piedmont Athens Regional has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 Piedmont Athens Regional, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 Piedmont Athens Regional?

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 Piedmont Athens Regional's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Piedmont Athens Regional has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	5	5	0	0	491
2022	1	1	0	0	434

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist G-100-24279-388080	$59,550	Athens, GA	Oct 5, 2024	Mar 2, 2026	513	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24278-387624	$59,550	Athens, GA	Oct 4, 2024	Mar 2, 2026	514	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24278-387515	$59,550	Athens, GA	Oct 4, 2024	Mar 2, 2026	514	Certified
GME Hospitalist G-100-24180-158678	$265,000	Athens, GA	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	458	Certified
GME Faculty Member G-100-24178-151113	$250,000	Athens, GA	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	456	Certified
GME Academic Hospitalist A-22131-53659	$265,000	Athens, GA	Jun 15, 2022	Aug 23, 2023	434	Certified

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