Question 1

Does St. Mary's Regional Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 505 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 St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 505 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 St. Mary's Regional 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 St. Mary's Regional Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	6	5	1	491
2023	6	6	0	506
2018	3	3	0	62

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-24089-839741	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	471	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-24089-839681	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Mar 29, 2024	Mar 29, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-24088-837262	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Mar 28, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	472	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-24053-740708	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Feb 22, 2024	Jun 27, 2025	491	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-24003-612225	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Jan 3, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	519	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-24003-612224	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Jan 3, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	519	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-23354-581164	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Dec 20, 2023	May 8, 2025	505	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-23354-581150	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Dec 20, 2023	May 8, 2025	505	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-23353-576974	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Dec 19, 2023	May 8, 2025	506	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-23353-576961	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Dec 19, 2023	May 8, 2025	506	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-23347-563350	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Dec 13, 2023	May 8, 2025	512	Certified
Nurse Aide/Assistant G-200-23340-547570	$31,595	Lewiston, ME	Dec 6, 2023	Apr 30, 2025	511	Certified
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Hand Surgery A-18179-92220	$475,000	Auburn, ME	Jul 31, 2018	Oct 11, 2018	72	Certified-Expired
General Surgeon A-18150-81082	N/A	Lewiston, ME	Jun 25, 2018	Aug 21, 2018	57	Certified
Hematologist/Oncologist A-18142-78084	N/A	Lewiston, ME	Jun 20, 2018	Aug 16, 2018	57	Certified

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