Question 1

Does West Penn Allegheny Health System sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. West Penn Allegheny Health System has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 512 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 West Penn Allegheny Health System, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 512 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 West Penn Allegheny Health System?

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 West Penn Allegheny Health System's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

West Penn Allegheny Health System has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	507
2023	4	4	512
2022	3	3	424

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologists (Multiple Openings) G-100-24278-386406	$60,466	Pittsburgh, PA	Oct 4, 2024	Mar 20, 2026	532	Certified
Medical Technologists G-100-24059-755981	$59,717	Monroeville, PA	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	481	Certified
Medical Technologists (Multiple Openings) G-100-23319-504575	$54,620	Pittsburgh, PA	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	512	Certified
Medical Technologists (Multiple Openings) G-100-23319-504573	$54,620	Pittsburgh, PA	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	512	Certified
Medical Technologists (Multiple Openings) G-100-23319-504563	$54,620	Pittsburgh, PA	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	512	Certified
GENOMICS TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE G-100-23313-491733	$62,150	Pittsburgh, PA	Nov 9, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	518	Certified
Medical Technologist (Multiple Openings) A-22319-57686	$53,310	Natrona Heights, PA	Nov 15, 2022	Sep 29, 2023	318	Certified
Medical Technologist (Multiple Openings) A-22318-56912	$53,310	Natrona Heights, PA	Nov 14, 2022	Jan 12, 2024	424	Certified-Expired
Medical Technologist (Multiple Openings) A-22318-56872	$53,310	Natrona Heights, PA	Nov 14, 2022	Jan 12, 2024	424	Certified-Expired

West Penn Allegheny Health System — Green Card PERM Data

West Penn Allegheny Health System PERM & Green Card Filings

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