Question 1

Does The Duluth Clinic, Ltd. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Duluth Clinic, Ltd. has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 215 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 The Duluth Clinic, Ltd., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 215 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 The Duluth Clinic, Ltd.?

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 The Duluth Clinic, Ltd.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Duluth Clinic, Ltd. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	475
2022	1	1	231
2021	2	2	252
2020	4	4	214
2019	4	4	50

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist G-100-23346-560651	$256,360	Duluth, MN	Dec 12, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	504	Certified
Hospitalist G-100-23249-324733	$256,360	Duluth, MN	Sep 6, 2023	Feb 10, 2025	523	Certified - Expired
Neurosurgeon G-100-23174-139218	$800,000	Duluth, MN	Jun 23, 2023	Jul 24, 2024	397	Certified
Gastroenterologist A-21294-61258	$550,000	Duluth, MN	Jun 22, 2022	Feb 8, 2023	231	Certified-Expired
Interventional Cardiologist A-21294-61330	$500,000	Duluth, MN	Nov 1, 2021	Oct 4, 2022	337	Certified-Expired
Non-Invasive Cardiologist A-21015-42741	$500,000	Duluth, MN	Feb 11, 2021	Jul 27, 2021	166	Certified
Hematologist/Oncologist A-20178-70047	$430,000	Duluth, MN	Jul 9, 2020	Feb 8, 2021	214	Certified-Expired
Orthopedic Surgeon A-20175-68675	$630,000	Virginia, MN	Jul 8, 2020	Feb 16, 2021	223	Certified-Expired
Interventional Cardiologist A-20178-70120	$550,000	Duluth, MN	Jul 7, 2020	Feb 8, 2021	216	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-20163-64280	$306,000	Duluth, MN	Jun 16, 2020	Jan 8, 2021	206	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-19114-96985	$306,000	Duluth, MN	May 1, 2019	Jun 25, 2019	55	Certified
Hospitalist A-19115-97278	$306,000	Duluth, MN	Apr 30, 2019	Jun 14, 2019	45	Certified
Hospitalist A-19115-97293	$306,000	Duluth, MN	Apr 29, 2019	Jun 12, 2019	44	Certified
Pediatric Endocrinologist A-19063-78505	$250,000	Duluth, MN	Apr 10, 2019	Jun 10, 2019	61	Certified

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