Question 1

Does DUKE University AND Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DUKE University AND Medical Center has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 DUKE University AND Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 DUKE University AND Medical Center?

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 DUKE University AND Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DUKE University AND Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	70
2016	3	3	0	0	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lecturing Fellow A-16273-57640	$45,000	Durham, NC	Mar 31, 2017	May 26, 2017	56	Certified
Assistant Professor of English A-17055-06444	$90,000	Durham, NC	Mar 17, 2017	May 26, 2017	70	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16350-81206	$72,200	Durham, NC	Jan 5, 2017	Mar 22, 2017	76	Certified-Expired
Neuroanesthesia Educator A-16291-62197	$121,913	Durham, NC	Oct 17, 2016	Dec 28, 2016	72	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16246-49371	$70,000	Durham, NC	Sep 2, 2016	Nov 22, 2016	81	Certified-Expired
Consultant DMG A-14069-50897	$105,102	Durham, NC	Aug 30, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	58	Certified-Expired

DUKE University AND Medical Center — Green Card PERM Data

DUKE University AND Medical Center PERM & Green Card Filings

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