Question 1

Does VIA Christi Clinic PA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VIA Christi Clinic PA has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 70 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 VIA Christi Clinic PA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 70 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 VIA Christi Clinic PA?

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 VIA Christi Clinic PA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

VIA Christi Clinic PA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	4	4	0	0	70
2016	4	4	0	0	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Urologist A-17030-96746	$187,200	Wichita, KS	Jan 30, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	59	Certified-Expired
Neurology/Epileptology Physician A-17016-91381	$187,200	Wichita, KS	Jan 20, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician A-17018-92361	$187,200	Wichita, KS	Jan 18, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Neurologist A-17017-91911	$187,200	Wichita, KS	Jan 18, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Neurologist A-16277-58527	$187,200	Wichita, KS	Oct 4, 2016	Dec 15, 2016	72	Certified-Expired
Endocrinologist A-16274-58067	$187,200	Wichita, KS	Oct 1, 2016	Dec 13, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Allergy Immunology Physician A-16274-57839	$187,200	Wichita, KS	Sep 30, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	63	Certified-Expired
Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician A-16272-57299	$187,200	Wichita, KS	Sep 29, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	64	Certified-Expired

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