Question 1

Does Singing River Health System sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Singing River Health System 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 286 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 Singing River Health System, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 286 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 Singing River Health System?

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 Singing River Health System's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Singing River Health System has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	489
2022	1	1	346
2021	1	1	182
2020	1	1	226

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physicians G-100-24093-849281	$430,000	Ocean Springs, MS	Apr 2, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	489	Certified
Staff Oncologist/Medical Oncology Physician A-22202-92353	$435,000	Pascagoula, MS	Aug 5, 2022	Jul 17, 2023	346	Certified
Primary Care Physicians A-21033-48108	$214,500	Ocean Springs, MS	Feb 5, 2021	Aug 6, 2021	182	Certified
Pulmonary / Critical Care Physicians A-20206-80728	$380,000	Ocean Springs, MS	Aug 10, 2020	Mar 24, 2021	226	Certified-Expired

Singing River Health System — Green Card PERM Data

Singing River Health System PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

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