Question 1

Does Sound Physicians of Michigan sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound Physicians of Michigan has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 Sound Physicians of Michigan, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 Sound Physicians of Michigan?

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 Sound Physicians of Michigan's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound Physicians of Michigan has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	5	5	0	407
2024	3	2	1	485
2016	1	1	0	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25168-103359	$247,520	Kalamazoo, MI	Jun 17, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	378	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25167-096904	$312,000	Alpena, MI	Jun 16, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	379	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25140-997696	$243,360	Port Huron, MI	May 20, 2025	Jun 22, 2026	398	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25091-819804	$247,520	Kalamazoo, MI	Apr 1, 2025	May 26, 2026	420	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-25008-604983	$272,480	Grayling, MI	Jan 8, 2025	May 3, 2026	480	Certified
Nocturnist Physician G-100-24173-139097	$312,000	Grand Blanc, MI	Jun 21, 2024	Aug 26, 2024	66	Withdrawn
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24162-092410	$247,520	Kalamazoo, MI	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	477	Certified
Hospitalist Physician G-100-24066-777469	$243,360	Port Huron, MI	Mar 6, 2024	Jul 11, 2025	492	Certified
HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN A-16181-27737	$225,000	Grand Blanc, MI	Sep 8, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	67	Certified-Expired

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