Question 1

Does CWU sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CWU has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 285 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 CWU, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 285 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 CWU?

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 CWU's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CWU has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	501
2023	1	1	0	448
2022	1	1	0	343
2020	1	1	0	227
2018	4	3	1	93

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor - Accounting G-300-24257-337641	$135,200	Ellensburg, WA	Sep 13, 2024	Feb 2, 2026	507	Certified
Assistant Professor of Communications G-300-24123-951095	$70,205	Lynnwood, WA	May 2, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	475	Certified
Assistant Professor - Human Physiology G-300-24008-624426	$72,821	Ellensburg, WA	Jan 8, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	520	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics G-300-23265-372091	$75,006	Ellensburg, WA	Sep 22, 2023	Dec 13, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor - Economics A-22175-77955	$108,150	Ellensburg, WA	Oct 24, 2022	Oct 2, 2023	343	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor – Global and Transnational Literatures A-20149-59535	$64,087	Ellensburg, WA	Aug 17, 2020	Apr 1, 2021	227	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - Digital Media Strategies and Online Journalism A-18113-66693	N/A	Ellensburg, WA	Jun 8, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	80	Certified
Assistant Professor - Digital Media Strategies and Online Journalism A-18107-64385	N/A	Ellensburg, WA	Apr 17, 2018	Apr 30, 2018	13	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology A-18059-48426	N/A	Ellensburg, WA	Mar 13, 2018	Jun 22, 2018	101	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-18037-40476	N/A	Ellensburg, WA	Feb 27, 2018	Jun 4, 2018	97	Certified

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