Question 1

Does Misericordia University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Misericordia University has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 138 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 Misericordia University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 138 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 Misericordia 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 Misericordia University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Misericordia University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	466
2023	1	1	407
2018	1	1	76
2017	2	2	138
2016	1	1	56

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Computer Science G-300-24137-002775	$76,960	Dallas, PA	May 16, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	466	Certified
Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology G-300-23180-153573	$85,000	Dallas, PA	Jun 29, 2023	Aug 9, 2024	407	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-18179-92525	N/A	Dallas, PA	Jun 28, 2018	Sep 12, 2018	76	Certified
Assistant Professor of Biology A-17298-02977	N/A	Dallas, PA	Nov 9, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	151	Certified
Assistant Professor of Business (Tenure Track Faculty) A-17221-73915	N/A	Dallas, PA	Aug 11, 2017	Dec 14, 2017	125	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy A-15321-40321	$70,000	Dallas, PA	Sep 26, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	56	Certified-Expired

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