Question 1

Does Thomas Jefferson University Hospital sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 Thomas Jefferson University 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 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	481
2023	1	1	515
2017	3	3	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Laboratory Technologist G-100-24082-822577	$72,592	Philadelphia, PA	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	481	Certified
Cytogenetics Specialist G-100-23258-349711	$50,000	Philadelphia, PA	Sep 15, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	515	Certified - Expired
Clinical Instructor (Faculty)/ Hospitalist - Nocturnist A-17003-86514	$245,820	Philadelphia, PA	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 17, 2017	74	Certified
Clinical Instructor (Faculty)/ Hospitalist - Nocturnist A-17003-86427	$183,601	Philadelphia, PA	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 17, 2017	74	Certified
Senior Biostatistician A-17011-90023	$77,542	Philadelphia, PA	Jan 18, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	58	Certified-Expired

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