Question 1

Does CSU Monterey BAY sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CSU Monterey BAY has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 CSU Monterey BAY, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 CSU Monterey BAY?

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 CSU Monterey BAY's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CSU Monterey BAY has a 93.3% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (14 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	384
2024	1	1	0	511
2021	1	1	0	163
2020	2	2	0	188
2019	3	3	0	84
2018	1	1	0	132
2017	5	4	1	63
2016	1	1	0	96

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-25148-026021	$95,004	SEASIDE, CA	May 28, 2025	Jun 16, 2026	384	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24249-316313	$121,272	SEASIDE, CA	Sep 5, 2024	Jan 29, 2026	511	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR A-21060-56909	$96,000	SEASIDE, CA	Mar 2, 2021	Aug 12, 2021	163	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20260-00357	$80,004	Seaside, CA	Sep 28, 2020	Apr 29, 2021	213	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20113-46135	$74,004	Seaside, CA	May 6, 2020	Oct 16, 2020	163	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR A-19045-73652	$85,008	SEASIDE, CA	Feb 25, 2019	May 20, 2019	84	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR A-19044-72902	$72,504	SEASIDE, CA	Feb 13, 2019	May 8, 2019	84	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR A-18298-33487	$110,844	SEASIDE, CA	Feb 8, 2019	Apr 30, 2019	81	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17317-09942	N/A	Seaside, CA	Jan 4, 2018	May 16, 2018	132	Certified
DATABASE ADMINSTRATOR A-17200-65353	N/A	SEASIDE, CA	Jul 5, 2017	Apr 17, 2018	286	Denied
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR A-16183-28846	$67,008	SEASIDE, CA	Mar 20, 2017	May 8, 2017	49	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17061-08760	$113,544	Seaside, CA	Mar 3, 2017	May 24, 2017	82	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16183-28605	$107,100	Seaside, CA	Mar 3, 2017	May 12, 2017	70	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR A-17023-93948	$128,520	SEASIDE, CA	Jan 23, 2017	Mar 20, 2017	56	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16189-30322	$100,000	Seaside, CA	Jul 7, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	96	Certified-Expired

CSU Monterey BAY — Green Card PERM Data

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