Question 1

Does UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 430 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 UPMC Community Medicine, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 430 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 UPMC Community Medicine, 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 UPMC Community Medicine, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	528
2023	2	2	439
2017	3	3	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine Physician G-100-24222-256190	$250,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Aug 8, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	536	Certified
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN G-100-24169-118583	$239,200	TRAFFORD, PA	Jun 17, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	519	Certified
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN G-100-23202-208004	$200,000	ASPINWALL, PA	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	430	Certified
INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN G-100-23192-181245	$200,000	MCKEESPORT, PA	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 30, 2024	447	Certified
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN A-17109-26863	$180,000	MCKEESPORT, PA	Jun 5, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	108	Certified
Internal Medicine Physician A-17097-22049	$195,000	Seneca, PA	May 1, 2017	Aug 29, 2017	120	Certified
Physician - Geriatrics A-17055-06320	$180,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Mar 16, 2017	May 24, 2017	69	Certified

UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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