Question 1

Does Indiana University of Pennsylvania sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Indiana University of Pennsylvania has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 151 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 151 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania?

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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Professor of Management A-17254-85380	N/A	Indiana, PA	Nov 3, 2017	Apr 19, 2018	167	Certified
Associate Professor of Finance A-17269-91447	N/A	Indiana, PA	Oct 18, 2017	Mar 27, 2018	160	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Safety Sciences A-17181-59007	N/A	Indiana, PA	Jul 12, 2017	Dec 1, 2017	142	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Chemistry A-17163-49293	$58,212	Indiana, PA	Jun 23, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	88	Certified

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