Question 1

Does Drake University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drake University has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 248 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 Drake University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 248 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 Drake 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 Drake University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Drake University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	493
2023	4	3	1	412
2022	3	3	0	260
2020	1	1	0	218
2018	3	3	0	71
2017	1	1	0	70
2016	2	2	0	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Oracle Database Administrator G-100-24320-476780	$95,181	Des Moines, IA	Nov 14, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	496	Certified
Assistant Professor of Operations Management G-300-24030-678828	$111,000	Des Moines, IA	Jan 30, 2024	Jun 17, 2024	139	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design G-300-24008-625852	$63,945	DES MOINES, IA	Jan 8, 2024	May 12, 2025	490	Certified
Assistant Professor of Public Relations G-300-23353-576365	$61,500	DES MOINES, IA	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 21, 2025	490	Certified
Assistant Professor of Psychology G-300-23352-576303	$61,000	DES MOINES, IA	Dec 18, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	429	Withdrawn
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF STATISTICS A-23132-41615	$100,000	DES MOINES, IA	May 30, 2023	May 30, 2024	366	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION A-23097-24358	$58,000	DES MOINES, IA	May 16, 2023	May 30, 2024	380	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING A-22160-68960	$128,000	DES MOINES, IA	Jul 13, 2022	Apr 5, 2023	266	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS A-22130-52965	$65,000	DES MOINES, IA	Jul 13, 2022	Apr 5, 2023	266	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FINANCE A-22112-44811	$125,000	DES MOINES, IA	Jun 11, 2022	Feb 14, 2023	248	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT A-20195-75898	$118,500	DES MOINES, IA	Aug 24, 2020	Mar 30, 2021	218	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Practice Information Systems A-18239-11616	$80,000	Des Moines, IA	Aug 31, 2018	Nov 6, 2018	67	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor of Pharmacology A-18220-05561	$98,940	Des Moines, IA	Aug 13, 2018	Oct 23, 2018	71	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric A-18190-95491	$58,000	Des Moines, IA	Jul 10, 2018	Feb 25, 2019	230	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-17077-15026	$50,500	Des Moines, IA	Mar 22, 2017	May 31, 2017	70	Certified
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences A-16258-52733	$95,000	Des Moines, IA	Sep 22, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Application Developer - Java/Portal A-16245-49048	$71,302	Des Moines, IA	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	67	Certified-Expired

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