Question 1

Does California Polytechnic State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. California Polytechnic State University 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 64 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 Polytechnic State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 64 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 Polytechnic State 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 Polytechnic State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

California Polytechnic State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	64
2016	4	4	0	0	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, History Dpeartment A-17143-41793	$69,624	San Luis Obispo, CA	May 23, 2017	Aug 10, 2017	79	Certified
Assistant Professor, Agribusiness A-17121-32170	$74,004	San Luis Obispo, CA	May 8, 2017	Jul 13, 2017	66	Certified
Assistant Professor, Journalism Department A-17096-21928	$69,624	San Luis Obispo, CA	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 9, 2017	59	Certified
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering A-17032-97849	$85,008	San Luis Obispo, CA	Apr 6, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	62	Certified
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry A-16242-47591	$71,040	San Luis Obispo, CA	Dec 22, 2016	Mar 2, 2017	70	Certified-Expired
Prof & Dept Head of Wine & Viticulture Dept A-16326-73366	$131,736	San Luis Obispo, CA	Nov 29, 2016	Jan 25, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Statistics A-16221-40268	$74,040	San Luis Obispo, CA	Nov 15, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	55	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Horticulture and Crop Science A-16250-49894	$74,988	San Luis Obispo, CA	Sep 6, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

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