Question 1

Does SSM Health Medical Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SSM Health Medical Group has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 480 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 SSM Health Medical Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 480 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 SSM Health 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 SSM Health Medical Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SSM Health Medical Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	0	488
2023	1	1	0	0	438

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician (Invasive-Interventional Cardiology) G-100-24337-511545	$550,000	Oklahoma City, OK	Dec 2, 2024	Apr 3, 2026	487	Certified
Physician (Endocrinology) G-100-24291-414906	$255,000	Shawnee, OK	Oct 17, 2024	Mar 6, 2026	505	Certified
Physician (Pulmonary and Critical Care) G-100-24113-913262	$420,000	Oklahoma City, OK	Apr 22, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	473	Certified
Physician (Family Medicine) A-23042-00571	$225,000	El Reno, OK	Mar 6, 2023	May 17, 2024	438	Certified

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SSM Health Medical Group PERM & Green Card Filings

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