Question 1

Does Fairfield University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fairfield University has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 238 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 Fairfield University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 238 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Fairfield University has a 90.9% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (10 certified, 1 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2026	1	0	0	1	—
2025	1	1	0	0	384
2024	3	2	0	1	497
2023	2	2	0	0	367
2020	3	3	0	0	220
2018	2	2	0	0	97
2017	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies G-300-26132-900886	$102,000	Fairfield, CT	May 12, 2026	May 27, 2026	15	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor, Marketing G-300-25157-064391	$130,000	Fairfield, CT	Jun 6, 2025	Jun 25, 2026	384	Certified
Assistant Professor, Marketing G-300-24232-276341	$130,000	Fairfield, CT	Aug 19, 2024	Dec 23, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor, Economics G-300-24221-253850	$102,000	Fairfield, CT	Aug 8, 2024	Dec 23, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor, Economics G-300-24220-252532	$102,000	Fairfield, CT	Aug 7, 2024	Aug 8, 2024	1	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Politics A-22324-60743	$90,456	Fairfield, CT	May 30, 2023	May 31, 2024	367	Certified
Assistant Professor, Economics A-22299-46166	$98,000	Fairfield, CT	May 30, 2023	May 31, 2024	367	Certified
Assistant Professor, Communication A-20191-74435	$81,048	Fairfield, CT	Aug 3, 2020	Mar 29, 2021	238	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Communication A-20189-73389	$81,048	Fairfield, CT	Aug 3, 2020	Mar 29, 2021	238	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Operations Management A-20163-64767	$135,000	Fairfield, CT	Jun 15, 2020	Dec 16, 2020	184	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Marketing A-17300-03787	N/A	Fairfield, CT	Mar 30, 2018	Jun 21, 2018	83	Certified
Assistant Professor,Information Systems & Operations Management A-17345-19843	N/A	Fairfield, CT	Mar 1, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	110	Certified
Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Operations Management A-17117-30575	$122,317	Fairfield, CT	Jun 14, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	98	Denied

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