Question 1

Does University Hospitals Medical Practices sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University Hospitals Medical Practices has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 Hospitals Medical Practices, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 Hospitals Medical Practices?

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 Hospitals Medical Practices's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University Hospitals Medical Practices has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	385
2020	1	1	179
2018	4	4	85
2017	3	3	101
2016	1	1	60

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hospitalist A-23032-95978	$325,000	Ashland, OH	Mar 23, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	385	Certified
Physician A-20114-46251	$220,000	Middleburg Heights, OH	Jun 8, 2020	Dec 4, 2020	179	Certified-Expired
Hospitalist A-18233-09878	$240,000	Ashland, OH	Oct 8, 2018	Jan 29, 2019	113	Certified-Expired
Physician A-18150-80949	N/A	Conneaut, OH	Jul 2, 2018	Aug 30, 2018	59	Certified
Family Medicine Physician A-18137-76540	N/A	Mentor, OH	Jun 18, 2018	Aug 22, 2018	65	Certified
Hospitalist A-18039-41280	N/A	Ashland, OH	Mar 26, 2018	Jul 5, 2018	101	Certified
Physician, Heart Failure Specialist A-17291-00082	N/A	Cleveland, OH	Dec 4, 2017	Apr 25, 2018	142	Certified
Invasive Cardiologist A-17065-09583	$535,000	Ravenna, OH	Apr 10, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	70	Certified
Physician A-16343-78618	$187,200	Orwell, OH	Feb 6, 2017	May 9, 2017	92	Certified
Pulmonologist A-16221-39984	$296,000	Chardon, OH	Oct 14, 2016	Dec 13, 2016	60	Certified-Expired

University Hospitals Medical Practices — Green Card PERM Data

University Hospitals Medical Practices PERM & Green Card Filings

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