Question 1

Does Howard Hughes Medical Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Howard Hughes Medical Institute has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 147 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 Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 147 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 Howard Hughes Medical Institute?

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 Howard Hughes Medical Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Howard Hughes Medical Institute has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2018	1	1	51
2017	1	1	147
2016	1	1	227

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineering Manager A-18138-77328	N/A	Ashburn, VA	Jul 16, 2018	Sep 5, 2018	51	Certified
Eagle Developer, Investment Analytics A-17318-10332	N/A	Chevy Chase, MD	Nov 22, 2017	Apr 18, 2018	147	Certified
Project Scientist, Imaging Informatics A-16258-52766	$120,042	Ashburn, VA	Oct 28, 2016	Jun 12, 2017	227	Certified

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