Question 1

Does South Central Regional Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. South Central Regional Medical Center has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 125 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 South Central Regional Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 125 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 South Central Regional 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 South Central Regional Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

South Central Regional Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2019	1	1	99
2018	2	2	93
2017	2	2	136

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
HEMATOLOGIST/ONCOLOGIST A-18354-55285	$400,000	LAUREL, MS	Jan 14, 2019	Apr 23, 2019	99	Certified
PSYCHIATRIST A-18214-03805	$200,000	LAUREL, MS	Oct 10, 2018	Feb 22, 2019	135	Certified-Expired
NEUROLOGIST A-18188-95023	N/A	LAUREL, MS	Jul 23, 2018	Sep 12, 2018	51	Certified
PEDIATRICIAN A-17263-89104	N/A	ELLISVILLE, MS	Oct 26, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	146	Certified-Expired
ANESTHESIOLOGIST A-17220-73563	N/A	LAUREL, MS	Aug 31, 2017	Jan 3, 2018	125	Certified-Expired

South Central Regional Medical Center — Green Card PERM Data

South Central Regional Medical Center PERM & Green Card Filings

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PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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