Question 1

Does Golden Gate University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Golden Gate University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 357 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 Golden Gate University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 357 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 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Golden Gate University has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	493
2020	2	2	0	209
2018	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Database Administration and Technical Manager G-100-24214-238712	$92,622	San Francisco, CA	Aug 1, 2024	Dec 29, 2025	515	Certified
Senior Accountant G-100-24151-050780	$77,355	San Francisco, CA	May 30, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	470	Certified
Assistant Director, Admissions Operations & Student Counseling A-20275-06433	$48,942	San Francisco, CA	Oct 7, 2020	Apr 30, 2021	205	Certified
Career Counselor A-20268-03766	$61,422	San Francisco, CA	Sep 28, 2020	Apr 28, 2021	212	Certified
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS A-18060-48542	$150,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 28, 2018	Feb 20, 2019	357	Denied

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