Question 1

Does University of Minnesota Physicians sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Minnesota Physicians 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 372 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 of Minnesota Physicians, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 372 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 of Minnesota Physicians?

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 of Minnesota Physicians's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Minnesota Physicians has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	480
2023	1	1	490
2022	1	1	264
2018	1	1	117

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hematologist/Oncologist (multiple openings) G-100-24089-840465	$330,000	Wyoming, MN	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 22, 2025	480	Certified
Orthopedic Physician G-100-23299-457832	$550,000	St. Cloud, MN	Oct 26, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Senior ETL Developer A-22104-40667	$110,000	Minneapolis, MN	May 4, 2022	Jan 23, 2023	264	Certified-Expired
Rheumatologist A-18019-33539	N/A	Maple Grove, MN	Jan 26, 2018	May 23, 2018	117	Certified

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