Question 1

Does Sentara Medical Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sentara Medical Group has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 400 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 Sentara Medical Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 400 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 Sentara 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 Sentara Medical Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sentara Medical Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2023	6	5	1	444
2018	2	2	0	90

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Critical Care Physician G-100-24260-339052	$402,126	Norfolk, VA	Sep 16, 2024	Oct 9, 2024	23	Withdrawn
Internal Medicine Physician G-100-23361-594435	$240,000	Dumfries, VA	Dec 27, 2023	May 8, 2025	498	Certified
Internal Medicine Physician G-100-23332-527559	$239,200	Norfolk, VA	Nov 28, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	517	Certified
Physician Specialist G-100-23268-379290	$408,360	Norfolk, VA	Sep 25, 2023	Sep 19, 2024	360	Withdrawn
Infectious Disease Physician A-23080-16237	$240,000	Norfolk, VA	May 11, 2023	Jun 14, 2024	400	Certified
Internal Medicine Physician A-23082-17352	$220,000	Hampton, VA	May 1, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	401	Certified
Internal Medicine Physician A-23081-17043	$220,000	Hampton, VA	May 1, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	401	Certified
Physician and Surgeon A-18128-72746	N/A	Norfolk, VA	May 10, 2018	Aug 8, 2018	90	Certified
Physician and Surgeon A-18124-71725	N/A	Norfolk, VA	May 10, 2018	Aug 8, 2018	90	Certified

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