Question 1

Does University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc. 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 139 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 University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 University at Buffalo Surgeons, 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 University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	471
2021	1	1	139
2019	1	1	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
General Thoracic Surgeon G-100-23233-279952	$457,241	Buffalo, NY	Aug 21, 2023	Dec 4, 2024	471	Certified - Expired
Clinical Instructor - Transplant A-21088-67800	$208,000	Buffalo, NY	Mar 31, 2021	Aug 17, 2021	139	Certified
Vascular Surgeon/ Assistant Professor A-19198-31906	$275,000	Buffalo, NY	Jul 17, 2019	Sep 25, 2019	70	Certified

University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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