Question 1

Does California Lutheran University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. California Lutheran University has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 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 California Lutheran University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 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 California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

California Lutheran University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	397
2020	1	1	0	183
2019	1	1	0	89
2018	1	1	0	81
2017	2	1	1	218

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Liberal Studies in Education A-23037-98163	$79,000	Thousand Oaks, CA	Feb 8, 2023	Mar 11, 2024	397	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance/Financial Planning A-20136-55004	$90,000	Thousand Oaks, CA	May 19, 2020	Nov 18, 2020	183	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Applied Exercise Physiology A-19150-11745	$69,010	Thousand Oaks, CA	Jun 13, 2019	Sep 10, 2019	89	Certified
Assistant Professor, Information Technology A-18106-63848	N/A	Thousand Oaks, CA	Apr 23, 2018	Jul 13, 2018	81	Certified
Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry A-17354-23793	N/A	Thousand Oaks, CA	Dec 21, 2017	Jul 27, 2018	218	Certified
Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry A-17342-19605	N/A	Thousand Oaks, CA	Dec 18, 2017	Dec 21, 2017	3	Withdrawn

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