Question 1

Does Tioga Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tioga Medical Center 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 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 Tioga Medical Center, 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 Tioga Medical Center?

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 Tioga Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tioga Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	511
2020	2	2	0	0	222

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologist G-100-24269-365558	$54,205	Tioga, ND	Sep 25, 2024	Feb 18, 2026	511	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-24269-365554	$54,205	Tioga, ND	Sep 25, 2024	Feb 18, 2026	511	Certified
Clinical Laboratory Scientist A-20199-78036	$48,277	Tioga, ND	Jul 24, 2020	Mar 2, 2021	221	Certified-Expired
Clinical Laboratory Scientist A-20199-77961	$48,277	Tioga, ND	Jul 23, 2020	Mar 3, 2021	223	Certified-Expired

Tioga Medical Center — Green Card PERM Data

Tioga Medical Center PERM & Green Card Filings

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