Question 1

Does The William W. Backus Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The William W. Backus Hospital has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 367 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 William W. Backus Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 367 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 William W. Backus Hospital?

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 William W. Backus Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The William W. Backus Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	525
2022	2	2	0	0	333

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist G-100-24221-253688	$236,000	Norwich, CT	Aug 8, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	525	Certified
Nocturnist A-22172-75483	$236,000	Norwich, CT	Sep 30, 2022	Jul 26, 2023	299	Certified
Hospitalist A-22187-84082	$236,000	Norwich, CT	Aug 5, 2022	Aug 7, 2023	367	Certified

The William W. Backus Hospital — Green Card PERM Data

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