Question 1

Does CNU sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CNU has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 228 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 CNU, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 228 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 CNU?

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 CNU's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CNU has a 90% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (9 certified, 1 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	3	0	2	506
2022	2	2	0	0	247
2020	1	1	0	0	224
2019	1	1	0	0	52
2018	2	2	0	0	60
2017	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lecturer – Department of Communications G-300-24181-162659	$63,000	Newport News, VA	Jun 29, 2024	Nov 17, 2025	506	Certified
Lecturer – Department of Communications G-300-24181-162637	$63,000	Newport News, VA	Jun 29, 2024	Jun 29, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Associate Professor – Jewish Studies G-300-24181-162621	$82,000	Newport News, VA	Jun 29, 2024	Nov 17, 2025	506	Certified
Associate Professor – Jewish Studies G-300-24180-158217	$82,000	Newport News, VA	Jun 28, 2024	Jun 29, 2024	1	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor- Kinesiology G-300-24096-860441	$73,750	Newport News, VA	Apr 5, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	472	Certified
Assistant Professor - Finance A-22074-25540	$115,000	Newport News, VA	Jun 21, 2022	Feb 8, 2023	232	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - Computer Science A-22074-25661	$93,000	Newport News, VA	May 24, 2022	Feb 10, 2023	262	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR- ECONOMICS A-20196-76210	$51,840	NEWPORT NEWS, VA	Jul 15, 2020	Feb 24, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-19105-93425	$61,321	Newport News, VA	Apr 29, 2019	Jun 20, 2019	52	Certified
Assistant Professor of Government A-18162-85063	N/A	Newport News, VA	Jun 22, 2018	Aug 21, 2018	60	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18159-84595	N/A	NEWPORT NEWS, VA	Jun 22, 2018	Aug 20, 2018	59	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH A-17240-80549	N/A	NEWPORT NEWS, VA	Aug 24, 2017	Apr 20, 2018	239	Denied

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