Question 1

Does South Georgia Medical Center Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. South Georgia Medical Center Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Georgia Medical Center Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Georgia Medical Center Inc.?

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 Georgia Medical Center Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

South Georgia Medical Center Inc. has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist G-100-25091-820237	$56,118	Valdosta, GA	Apr 1, 2025	May 26, 2026	420	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-25091-820205	$56,118	Valdosta, GA	Apr 1, 2025	May 26, 2026	420	Certified
Physician - Endocrinologist G-100-25028-646152	$250,000	Valdosta, GA	Jan 27, 2025	May 14, 2026	472	Certified
Physician - Gastroenterologist G-100-25002-589911	$525,000	Valdosta, GA	Jan 2, 2025	Apr 27, 2026	480	Certified
Physician - Gastroenterologist G-100-25001-586066	$525,000	Valdosta, GA	Jan 1, 2025	May 19, 2026	503	Denied
Physician - Obstetrics & Gynecology G-100-25001-585916	$325,000	Valdosta, GA	Jan 1, 2025	May 19, 2026	503	Denied

South Georgia Medical Center Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

South Georgia Medical Center Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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