Question 1

Does UnityPoint Health - Methodist sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UnityPoint Health - Methodist 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 284 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 UnityPoint Health - Methodist, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 284 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 UnityPoint Health - Methodist?

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 UnityPoint Health - Methodist's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UnityPoint Health - Methodist has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	3	3	0	0	306
2021	1	1	0	0	161

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pulmonary-Critical Care Physician A-22250-17971	$425,000	Peoria, IL	Oct 24, 2022	Oct 10, 2023	351	Certified-Expired
Interventional Cardiologist A-22245-16184	$650,000	Peoria, IL	Sep 12, 2022	Jul 21, 2023	312	Certified
Endocrinology and Geriatrics Physician A-22121-48591	$258,021	Peoria, IL	May 27, 2022	Feb 6, 2023	255	Certified-Expired
Gynecologic Oncologist A-21070-60946	$550,000	Peoria, IL	Mar 19, 2021	Aug 27, 2021	161	Certified

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