Question 1

Does RiverBend Medical Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RiverBend Medical Group, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 RiverBend Medical Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 RiverBend Medical Group, Inc.?

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 RiverBend Medical Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

RiverBend Medical Group, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	489
2023	1	1	514
2019	3	3	55
2018	1	1	86
2017	1	1	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Infectious Disease Physician G-100-24095-855909	$300,000	Springfield, MA	Apr 4, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	489	Certified
Staff Physician G-100-23349-570265	$240,000	Springfield, MA	Dec 15, 2023	May 12, 2025	514	Certified
Vascular Surgeons A-19123-00737	$208,000	Springfield, MA	Jul 3, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	65	Certified
Adult Medicine Physicians A-19122-00307	$185,000	Agawam, MA	Jun 26, 2019	Aug 12, 2019	47	Certified
Internal Medicine Physicians A-19116-97993	$189,592	Springfield, MA	Apr 26, 2019	Jun 17, 2019	52	Certified
Internal Medicine Physician A-18176-90606	N/A	Chicopee, MA	Jun 27, 2018	Sep 21, 2018	86	Certified
Pediatrician A-16326-73388	$170,000	Springfield, MA	Feb 23, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	49	Certified

RiverBend Medical Group, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

RiverBend Medical Group, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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