Question 1

Does EWU sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EWU has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 EWU, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 EWU?

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 EWU's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

EWU has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	470
2023	1	1	494
2022	3	3	276
2018	1	1	70
2017	2	2	156

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Education G-300-24163-099050	$70,106	Cheney, WA	Jun 11, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	461	Certified
Asst Professor-Information Systems and Business Analytics G-300-24099-864855	$134,101	Cheney, WA	Apr 8, 2024	Jul 25, 2025	473	Certified
Assistant Professor, Management/Entrepreneurship G-300-24086-830710	$115,771	Spokane, WA	Mar 26, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	475	Certified
Visiting Assoc Prof - Mgmt Info Systems & Business Analytics G-300-23318-499236	$76,001	Cheney, WA	Nov 13, 2023	Mar 21, 2025	494	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy A-22184-82823	$75,350	Cheney, WA	Sep 9, 2022	Jul 21, 2023	315	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computational Mathematics A-22208-95955	$68,668	Cheney, WA	Jul 27, 2022	Apr 26, 2023	273	Certified
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Statistical Research Methodology A-21323-75814	$77,157	Cheney, WA	Feb 9, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	239	Certified-Expired
Oracle WebLogic Engineer (ITS5) A-18176-90779	$77,638	Cheney, WA	Aug 14, 2018	Oct 23, 2018	70	Certified-Expired
ASST. PROFESSOR OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT A-17355-24366	N/A	LONGVIEW, WA	Dec 26, 2017	Aug 10, 2018	227	Certified
Assistant Professor - Computer Science A-17072-13154	$81,963	Cheney, WA	Mar 14, 2017	Jun 6, 2017	84	Certified

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