Question 1

Does Dongguk University Los Angeles sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dongguk University Los Angeles has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 434 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 Dongguk University Los Angeles, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 434 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 Dongguk University Los Angeles?

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 Dongguk University Los Angeles's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Dongguk University Los Angeles has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	395
2024	1	1	0	473
2023	1	0	1	—
2016	1	1	0	251

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Acupuncturist G-100-25132-967158	$52,686	Los Angeles, CA	May 12, 2025	Jun 11, 2026	395	Certified
Acupuncturist G-100-24089-839962	$55,848	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 15, 2025	473	Certified
Accountant G-100-23341-551740	$57,949	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 7, 2023	Apr 4, 2025	484	Withdrawn
ACUPUNCTURIST A-16153-16839	$40,893	LOS ANGELES, CA	Jun 3, 2016	Feb 9, 2017	251	Certified-Expired

Dongguk University Los Angeles — Green Card PERM Data

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