Question 1

Does UAB Medicine sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UAB Medicine has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 423 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 UAB Medicine, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 423 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 UAB Medicine?

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 UAB Medicine's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UAB Medicine has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 5 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	3	0	1	493
2023	15	11	0	4	463

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-100-24071-786950	$226,350	Birmingham, AL	Mar 11, 2024	Jul 17, 2025	493	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-24057-747650	$270,000	Birmingham, AL	Feb 26, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	484	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-24018-648447	$295,000	Birmingham, AL	Jan 18, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	501	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-24017-647504	$335,000	Birmingham, AL	Jan 17, 2024	Apr 23, 2025	462	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor G-100-23321-509222	$190,550	Birmingham, AL	Nov 17, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	508	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-23317-496983	$180,130	Birmingham, AL	Nov 13, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	512	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-23310-481433	$125,195	Birmingham, AL	Nov 6, 2023	May 10, 2024	186	Withdrawn
Clinical Assistant Professor G-100-23310-480528	$210,000	Montgomery, AL	Nov 6, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	519	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-23255-338714	$148,595	Birmingham, AL	Sep 12, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-100-23255-338711	$144,760	Birmingham, AL	Sep 12, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Clinical Assistant Professor G-100-23194-185774	$675,000	Montgomery, AL	Jul 13, 2023	May 10, 2024	302	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor G-100-23193-184828	$226,388	Birmingham, AL	Jul 12, 2023	Aug 13, 2024	398	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-23193-184453	$217,100	Birmingham, AL	Jul 12, 2023	May 24, 2024	317	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-23005-82629	$270,000	Birmingham, AL	Apr 27, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	405	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23012-86402	$270,000	Birmingham, AL	Apr 26, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	406	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23005-82704	$270,000	Birmingham, AL	Apr 25, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	407	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23004-82276	$270,000	Birmingham, AL	Apr 25, 2023	May 23, 2024	394	Withdrawn
Clinical Assistant Professor A-23074-13330	$297,272	Birmingham, AL	Apr 18, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	414	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23012-86782	$149,350	Birmingham, AL	Feb 3, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	423	Certified-Expired

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