Question 1

Does Lincoln University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lincoln University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 278 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 Lincoln University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 278 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	494
2023	1	1	445
2022	1	1	278
2018	2	2	113

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Educational Counselor G-100-24011-634095	$56,701	Oakland, CA	Jan 11, 2024	May 19, 2025	494	Certified
Housing Program Coordinator G-100-23240-300225	$46,467	Oakland, CA	Aug 28, 2023	Nov 15, 2024	445	Certified - Expired
Financial Aid Counselor A-22083-30381	$49,546	Oakland, CA	Apr 3, 2022	Jan 6, 2023	278	Certified-Expired
International Marketing Manager A-18354-55217	$134,930	Oakland, CA	Dec 21, 2018	Apr 5, 2019	105	Certified
Assistant Professor- Exercise Science A-18033-39192	N/A	Lincoln, IL	Feb 6, 2018	Jun 6, 2018	120	Certified

Lincoln University — Green Card PERM Data

Lincoln University PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

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