Question 1

Does Eastern Illinois University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Eastern Illinois University has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 116 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 Eastern Illinois University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 116 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 Eastern Illinois 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 Eastern Illinois University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Illinois University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	441
2024	1	1	0	500
2022	2	1	1	357
2020	1	1	0	175
2019	2	2	0	80
2018	2	2	0	96
2017	2	2	0	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor in Management G-300-25062-737436	$199,332	Charleston, IL	Mar 3, 2025	May 18, 2026	441	Certified
Clinical Database Associate-Computer Systems Analyst G-100-24183-166067	$61,797	Denton, TX	Jul 1, 2024	Nov 13, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Voice A-22237-11768	$55,377	Charleston, IL	Aug 26, 2022	Aug 18, 2023	357	Certified
Assistant Professor of Voice A-22159-68516	$55,377	Charleston, IL	Jul 25, 2022	May 1, 2023	280	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-20163-64612	$70,020	Charleston, IL	Jun 11, 2020	Dec 3, 2020	175	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Psychology A-19169-19914	$65,000	Charleston, IL	Jun 18, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	80	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19169-19892	$48,000	Charleston, IL	Jun 18, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	80	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18256-18072	$119,997	Charleston, IL	Sep 13, 2018	Nov 27, 2018	75	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-18024-34840	N/A	Charleston, IL	Jan 25, 2018	May 21, 2018	116	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17242-81995	N/A	Charleston, IL	Aug 31, 2017	Dec 14, 2017	105	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17059-07537	$117,504	Charleston, IL	Feb 28, 2017	May 10, 2017	71	Certified

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