Question 1

Does Elon University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Elon University has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 183 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 Elon University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 183 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 Elon 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 Elon University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Elon University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	0	492
2023	2	1	1	401
2022	2	2	0	322
2021	2	1	1	141
2020	1	1	0	183
2018	4	3	1	108
2016	1	1	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Marketing G-100-24211-229904	$118,000	Elon, NC	Jul 29, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	492	Certified
Assistant Director of Learning Design and Support G-100-24211-228081	$81,120	Elon, NC	Jul 29, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	492	Certified
Lecturer in Economics G-100-24207-223207	$70,000	Elon, NC	Jul 25, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	496	Certified
Assistant Professor of History G-100-23270-387520	$62,921	Elon, NC	Sep 27, 2023	Jul 9, 2024	286	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of English A-22256-20493	$60,000	Elon, NC	Jan 25, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	401	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems A-22258-21907	$135,000	Elon, NC	Dec 20, 2022	Dec 14, 2023	359	Certified-Expired
HEAD SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH A-22032-05423	$47,067	ELON, NC	Feb 21, 2022	Dec 2, 2022	284	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (SPANISH) A-21027-46540	$58,500	ELON, NC	Apr 21, 2021	Sep 9, 2021	141	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR A-20322-22305	$117,094	ELON, NC	Feb 3, 2021	Apr 29, 2021	85	Withdrawn
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (FINANCE) A-20133-53664	$130,000	ELON, NC	May 19, 2020	Nov 18, 2020	183	Certified-Expired
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (THEORETICAL PHYSICS) A-18105-63468	N/A	ELON, NC	May 13, 2018	Aug 2, 2018	81	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE A-18105-63465	N/A	ELON, NC	Apr 15, 2018	Aug 9, 2018	116	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE A-17181-58897	N/A	ELON, NC	Apr 15, 2018	Apr 15, 2018	0	Withdrawn
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATIONS A-17181-58896	N/A	ELON, NC	Apr 15, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	108	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING A-16309-68654	$125,000	ELON, NC	Nov 5, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	74	Certified-Expired

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