Question 1

Does American University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. American University has filed 18 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 222 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 American University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 222 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 American University?

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 American University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

American University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 18 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	3	3	381
2024	4	4	436
2023	1	1	398
2022	1	1	269
2020	1	1	175
2019	5	5	56
2018	1	1	103
2017	2	2	130

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor (Environmental Science, tenure-line) G-300-25161-074162	$93,000	Washington, DC	Jun 10, 2025	Jun 26, 2026	381	Certified
Assistant Professor (Global Inquiry, tenure-line) G-300-25160-066460	$93,000	Washington, DC	Jun 8, 2025	Jun 25, 2026	382	Certified
Assistant Professor (Public Admin. and Policy, tenure-line) G-300-25153-041060	$107,000	Washington, DC	Jun 2, 2025	Jun 18, 2026	381	Certified
Assistant Professor (tenure line, humanitarian crises) G-300-24151-053673	$95,000	Washington, DC	May 30, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	434	Certified
Assistant Professor (tenure-line, cybersecurity and privacy) G-300-24151-049635	$210,000	Washington, DC	May 29, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	436	Certified
Assistant Professor (tenure-line, comparative politics) G-300-24151-049527	$100,000	Washington, DC	May 29, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	436	Certified
Assistant Professor (tenure-line, management) G-300-24150-049442	$210,000	WASHINGTON, DC	May 29, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	436	Certified
Assistant Professor (tenure-line, Economics) G-300-23234-286868	$112,750	Washington, DC, DC	Aug 22, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	398	Certified
Assistant Professor (Computer Science, tenure-line) A-22047-12633	$95,000	Washington, DC	Mar 8, 2022	Dec 2, 2022	269	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Statistics A-20150-59700	$86,000	Washington, DC	Jun 11, 2020	Dec 3, 2020	175	Certified-Expired
Staff Clinician A-19123-00846	$66,650	Washington, DC	Jun 17, 2019	Aug 2, 2019	46	Certified
Assistant Professor (Finance) A-19099-90352	$220,000	Washington, DC	Apr 25, 2019	Jun 20, 2019	56	Certified
Assistant Professor (Economics - tenure-line) A-19098-90324	$106,200	Washington DC, DC	Apr 12, 2019	May 30, 2019	48	Certified
Associate Professor (accounting, tenure) A-19096-89680	$225,000	Washington, DC	Apr 12, 2019	Jun 21, 2019	70	Certified
Assistant Professor (bus. statistics/operations Management) A-19060-78337	$124,500	Washington, DC	Mar 7, 2019	May 16, 2019	70	Certified
Assistant Professor (International, Tenure Track) A-18038-40761	N/A	Washington, DC	Mar 8, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	103	Certified
Assistant Professor (International Tenure Track) A-17254-85343	N/A	Washington, DC	Sep 14, 2017	Feb 16, 2018	155	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor (Economics) A-17179-57587	N/A	Washington, DC	Jul 26, 2017	Nov 8, 2017	105	Certified-Expired

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