Question 1

Does Essentia Health EAST sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Essentia Health EAST has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 Essentia Health EAST, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 Essentia Health EAST?

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 Essentia Health EAST's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Essentia Health EAST has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	4	4	0	0	67
2016	3	3	0	0	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pediatric Cardiologist A-16301-65831	$285,000	Duluth, MN	Mar 1, 2017	Jun 2, 2017	93	Certified
Stroke Neurologist A-17051-04755	$325,000	Duluth, MN	Feb 23, 2017	Apr 24, 2017	60	Certified
Hospitalist A-17048-04259	$255,000	Duluth, MN	Feb 21, 2017	Apr 24, 2017	62	Certified
Hospitalist A-16307-67330	$235,000	Virginia, MN	Jan 3, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	72	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-16306-67007	$235,000	Virginia, MN	Dec 28, 2016	Mar 16, 2017	78	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-16173-24248	$255,000	Duluth, MN	Oct 4, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	78	Certified-Expired
Critical Care Intensivist A-16126-05935	$390,000	Duluth, MN	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	108	Certified-Expired

Essentia Health EAST — Green Card PERM Data

Essentia Health EAST PERM & Green Card Filings

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