Question 1

Does Howard University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Howard University has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 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 Howard University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Howard University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	507
2023	4	3	1	434
2018	1	1	0	102
2017	1	1	0	130

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Immigration Specialist G-100-24054-743551	$93,662	Washington, DC	Feb 23, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	507	Certified
Senior Program Analyst - Grants and Contracts G-100-23273-401509	$125,278	Washington, DC	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 15, 2025	474	Certified - Expired
Manager, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) G-100-23241-305807	$133,000	Washington, DC	Aug 29, 2023	Nov 8, 2024	437	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track A-23039-99322	$109,996	Washington, DC	Feb 8, 2023	Mar 5, 2024	391	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track A-23030-94956	$109,996	Washington, DC	Feb 8, 2023	Feb 8, 2023	0	Withdrawn
Lecturer, Chinese A-18311-38818	$45,880	Washington, DC	Dec 10, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	102	Certified-Expired
Lecturer, Design A-17320-11232	N/A	Washington, DC	Dec 18, 2017	Apr 27, 2018	130	Certified

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