Question 1

Does Samaritan Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Samaritan Medical Center 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 413 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 Samaritan Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 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 Samaritan 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 Samaritan Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Samaritan Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	460
2022	1	1	653
2018	1	1	112
2016	2	2	152

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician G-100-23298-455078	$385,000	Watertown, NY	Oct 25, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Internal Medicine and Hematology Physician G-100-23298-455029	$260,000	Watertown, NY	Oct 25, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Orthopedic Surgeon A-22353-76073	$560,000	Watertown, NY	Jan 20, 2023	Mar 8, 2024	413	Certified-Expired
Physician Assistant A-22063-19131	$156,000	Star Lake, NY	May 10, 2022	Feb 22, 2024	653	Certified-Expired
Orthopaedic Surgeon A-18338-47757	$560,000	Watertown, NY	Dec 5, 2018	Mar 27, 2019	112	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist Physician - Internal Medicine A-16172-23519	$264,992	Watertown, NY	Jul 26, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	77	Certified-Expired
Oncologist Physician A-16033-67932	$450,000	Watertown, NY	Feb 22, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	226	Certified-Expired

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