Question 1

Does Sutter Medical Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sutter Medical Group has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 178 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 Sutter Medical Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 178 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 Sutter Medical Group?

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 Sutter Medical Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sutter Medical Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	2	2	264
2018	1	1	99
2016	1	1	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine A-22196-89424	$273,906	Roseville, CA	Jul 20, 2022	Apr 17, 2023	271	Certified
Pediatrician A-22143-59369	$223,800	Jackson, CA	May 27, 2022	Feb 8, 2023	257	Certified-Expired
Internal Medicine Physician A-18331-45174	$240,000	Auburn, CA	Dec 10, 2018	Mar 19, 2019	99	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-16319-71046	$200,000	Sacramento, CA	Nov 21, 2016	Jan 23, 2017	63	Certified-Expired

Sutter Medical Group — Green Card PERM Data

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