Question 1

Does IOWA State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IOWA State University has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 75 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 IOWA State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 75 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 IOWA State 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 IOWA State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

IOWA State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	6	5	0	1	64
2016	15	15	0	0	87

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Staff Psychologist A-17070-12474	$63,500	Ames, IA	May 2, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	148	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-16036-70073	$69,998	Ames, IA	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	63	Certified
Staff Psychologist A-17070-12466	$63,135	Ames, IA	Apr 10, 2017	Jun 16, 2017	67	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17077-15030	$135,550	Ames, IA	Mar 23, 2017	May 18, 2017	56	Certified
Associate Professor A-17021-93624	$115,000	Ames, IA	Feb 18, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	66	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16355-83214	$84,000	Ames, IA	Feb 15, 2017	Apr 19, 2017	63	Certified
Associate Professor A-16310-68698	$165,000	Ames, IA	Nov 25, 2016	Jan 25, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16281-60051	$85,000	Ames, IA	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 25, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor A-16228-42532	$87,000	Ames, IA	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 25, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16249-49563	$124,350	Ames, IA	Oct 22, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	48	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16241-47095	$87,500	Ames, IA	Sep 17, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	67	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16229-42790	$73,000	Ames, IA	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	75	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16062-79234	$60,000	Ames, IA	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-15357-54194	$78,000	Ames, IA	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Professor in Translational Health A-16249-49566	$175,000	Ames, IA	Sep 6, 2016	Nov 25, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16205-35405	$100,000	Ames, IA	Aug 21, 2016	Nov 8, 2016	79	Certified-Expired
Senior Systems Analyst A-16191-30884	$93,000	Ames, IA	Jul 16, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	89	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16160-19605	$75,000	Ames, IA	Jul 1, 2016	Jan 25, 2017	208	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16160-19594	$70,000	Ames, IA	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	108	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16141-12767	$61,500	Ames, IA	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	102	Certified-Expired
Program Coordinator II (Academic Director) A-16156-17967	$75,816	Ames, IA	Jun 27, 2016	Feb 10, 2017	228	Certified-Expired

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