Question 1

Does Mount Sinai WEST sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mount Sinai WEST has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 91 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 Mount Sinai WEST, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 91 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 Mount Sinai WEST?

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 Mount Sinai WEST's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mount Sinai WEST has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	1	1	0	0	91
2017	2	2	0	0	169

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery A-18080-54895	N/A	New York, NY	Mar 21, 2018	Jun 20, 2018	91	Certified
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II A-17151-44975	N/A	NEW YORK, NY	Jun 5, 2017	Feb 28, 2018	268	Certified-Expired
Research Associate, Department of Thoracic Surgery A-17117-30817	$52,900	New York, NY	Apr 27, 2017	Jul 6, 2017	70	Certified

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