Question 1

Does THE Providence Community Health Centers, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE Providence Community Health Centers, INC. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 105 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 Providence Community Health Centers, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 105 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 Providence Community Health Centers, INC.?

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 Providence Community Health Centers, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE Providence Community Health Centers, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	267
2018	4	4	102
2017	2	2	55

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physician (Family Medicine) A-22165-71365	$194,670	Providence, RI	Jun 14, 2022	Mar 8, 2023	267	Certified-Expired
Dentist A-18300-34275	$138,000	Providence, RI	Dec 6, 2018	Mar 21, 2019	105	Certified-Expired
Physician (Pediatrics) A-18300-34270	$180,352	Providence, RI	Dec 4, 2018	Mar 20, 2019	106	Certified-Expired
Physician (Family Medicine) A-18127-72413	N/A	Providence, RI	May 23, 2018	Aug 7, 2018	76	Certified
Physician (Family Medicine) A-18031-38145	N/A	Providence, RI	Feb 6, 2018	Jun 4, 2018	118	Certified
Dentist A-17081-16186	$138,840	Providence, RI	Apr 24, 2017	Jun 9, 2017	46	Certified
Dentist A-17045-03017	$138,840	Providence, RI	Feb 15, 2017	Apr 20, 2017	64	Certified

THE Providence Community Health Centers, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

THE Providence Community Health Centers, INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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