Question 1

Does Southwest Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southwest Medical Center has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 276 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 Southwest Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 276 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southwest Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	0	1	—
2022	2	2	0	363
2019	1	1	0	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist G-100-25247-287295	$44,140	LIBERAL, KS	Sep 4, 2025	Mar 12, 2026	189	Withdrawn
Medical Technologist A-22346-72294	$52,666	Liberal, CA	Dec 13, 2022	Dec 11, 2023	363	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist A-22346-72245	$52,666	Liberal, CA	Dec 13, 2022	Dec 11, 2023	363	Certified-Expired
Physician - Urologist A-19171-21305	$250,000	Liberal, KS	Jun 26, 2019	Aug 14, 2019	49	Certified

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