Question 1

Does La Sierra University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. La Sierra University 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 208 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 La Sierra University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 La Sierra 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 La Sierra University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

La Sierra University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	406
2017	1	1	151
2016	1	1	208

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-25127-946224	$72,653	Riverside, CA	May 6, 2025	Jun 16, 2026	406	Certified
Professor of English Literature and Provost A-17146-43709	N/A	Riverside, CA	Oct 23, 2017	Mar 23, 2018	151	Certified-Expired
Senior IT Support Generalist A-16260-53555	$50,523	Riverside, CA	Oct 14, 2016	May 10, 2017	208	Certified

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