Question 1

Does Eastern Kentucky University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Eastern Kentucky University has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 197 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 Kentucky University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 197 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Kentucky University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	478
2023	2	2	0	390
2022	1	1	0	311
2019	1	1	0	40
2017	2	2	0	73
2016	1	1	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education G-300-24207-221137	$63,511	Richmond, KY	Jul 25, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	496	Certified
Assistant Professor of Risk Management and Insurance G-300-24131-983595	$119,646	Richmond, KY	May 10, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	459	Certified
Assistant Professor of Risk Management and Insurance G-300-24128-967929	$119,646	Richmond, KY	May 7, 2024	May 10, 2024	3	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Marketing G-300-23171-127157	$104,040	Richmond, KY	Jun 20, 2023	Jul 24, 2024	400	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23131-40670	$77,520	Richmond, KY	May 17, 2023	May 30, 2024	379	Certified
Assistant Professor - Special Education A-22326-61715	$57,500	Richmond, KY	Nov 22, 2022	Sep 29, 2023	311	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-19141-07905	$50,000	Richmond, KY	May 22, 2019	Jul 1, 2019	40	Certified
Asst. Prof., Global Supply Chain Management A-17096-21634	$100,000	Richmond, KY	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	80	Certified
Assistant Professor, Sports Management A-17010-89166	$60,000	Richmond, KY	Jan 18, 2017	Mar 24, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Asst. Prof., Mathematics A-16105-97365	$53,300	Richmond, KY	Aug 10, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	82	Certified-Expired

Eastern Kentucky University — Green Card PERM Data

Eastern Kentucky University PERM & Green Card Filings

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