Question 1

Does Lewis University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lewis 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 289 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 Lewis University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 289 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 Lewis 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 Lewis University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lewis University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	2	0	468
2023	1	1	0	498
2022	2	2	0	281
2017	1	1	0	258
2016	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Business Analytics G-300-24129-969317	$116,909	Romeoville, IL	May 8, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	467	Certified
Assistant Professor, Computer Science G-300-24128-964383	$168,937,600	Albuquerque, NM	May 7, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	468	Certified
Assistant Professor, Computer Science G-300-23317-496888	$82,297	Romeoville, IL	Nov 13, 2023	Mar 25, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor, Finance A-22098-38329	$104,132	Romeoville, IL	May 10, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	289	Certified-Expired
Instructor- Accounting Department A-22069-22050	$80,211	Romeoville, IL	Mar 15, 2022	Dec 12, 2022	272	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Marketing A-17152-45388	N/A	Romeoville, IL	Aug 9, 2017	Apr 24, 2018	258	Certified
Assistant Professor, Marketing A-16302-66422	$90,000	Romeville, IL	Nov 14, 2016	Aug 29, 2017	288	Withdrawn

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