Question 1

Does Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 272 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 Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 272 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 Southcoast Physicians Group, 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 Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	480
2023	2	2	501
2022	2	2	272
2020	1	1	169
2019	1	1	47
2017	1	1	64
2016	1	1	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist G-100-24123-949698	$240,000	New Bedford, MA	May 2, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	480	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-24123-949443	$240,000	New Bedford, MA	May 2, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	480	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-23320-506447	$230,000	New Bedford, MA	Nov 16, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist G-100-23320-506412	$230,000	New Bedford, MA	Nov 16, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Hospitalist A-22132-54308	$230,000	New Bedford, MA	May 20, 2022	Feb 16, 2023	272	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-22132-54213	$230,000	New Bedford, MA	May 20, 2022	Feb 15, 2023	271	Certified-Expired
Physician (Hospitalist) A-20114-46377	$230,000	Fall River, MA	May 11, 2020	Oct 27, 2020	169	Certified-Expired
Physician – NeuroHospitalist A-19156-13963	$230,000	New Bedford, MA	Jun 12, 2019	Jul 29, 2019	47	Certified
Physician (Hospitalist) A-16349-81075	$210,000	Wareham, MA	Jan 12, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Physician - Hospitalist A-16214-37760	$210,000	New Bedford, MA	Aug 10, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	75	Certified-Expired

Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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