Question 1

Does Swedish Medical Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Swedish Medical Group has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 Swedish Medical Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 Swedish 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 Swedish Medical Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Swedish Medical Group has a 62.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (5 certified, 3 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	4	2	2	499
2023	2	1	1	417
2022	1	1	0	319
2018	1	1	0	229

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Social Work Case Manager G-100-24280-388329	$87,797	Issaquah, WA	Oct 6, 2024	Mar 5, 2026	515	Certified
Pediatric Endocrinologist G-100-24099-865069	$95,846	Edmonds, WA	Apr 8, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	483	Certified
Social Work Case Manager G-100-24057-746661	$84,427	Seattle, WA	Feb 25, 2024	Feb 3, 2026	709	Denied
Social Work Case Manager G-100-24057-746650	$84,427	Seattle, WA	Feb 25, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	505	Denied
Social Work Case Manager G-100-23341-550651	$84,427	Seattle, WA	Dec 7, 2023	May 7, 2025	517	Denied
Social Worker – Kidney Acquisitions G-100-23206-214482	$70,616	Seattle, WA	Jul 25, 2023	Sep 14, 2024	417	Certified
Registered Dietitian, Ketogenic Diet Program and Inpatient A-22173-76749	$70,000	Seattle, WA	Sep 1, 2022	Jul 17, 2023	319	Certified
PEDIATRIC SURGEON A-18319-41636	$350,000	SEATTLE, WA	Nov 14, 2018	Jul 1, 2019	229	Certified

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