Question 1

Does National Radio Astronomy Observatory sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Radio Astronomy Observatory has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 487 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 National Radio Astronomy Observatory, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 487 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 National Radio Astronomy Observatory?

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 National Radio Astronomy Observatory's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

National Radio Astronomy Observatory has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	483
2023	3	3	487
2022	2	2	299

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
RADIAL Project Director G-100-24184-167022	$101,049	Charlottesville, VA	Jul 2, 2024	Nov 20, 2025	506	Certified
Associate Scientist/Astronomy G-100-24180-157463	$81,474	Socorro, NM	Jun 28, 2024	Nov 4, 2025	494	Certified
Associate Scientist/Research Engineer G-100-24151-053764	$132,302	Charlottesville, VA	May 30, 2024	Aug 19, 2025	446	Certified
Software Engineer III G-100-24072-793678	$102,656	Socorro, NM	Mar 12, 2024	Jul 12, 2025	487	Certified
Associate Scientist/Astronomy G-100-23352-573683	$97,375	Socorro, NM	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	494	Certified
Associate Scientist/Astronomy G-100-23339-544274	$97,375	Charlottesville, VA	Dec 5, 2023	Apr 23, 2025	505	Certified
ngVLA Project Manager G-100-23243-313489	$169,125	Charlottesville, VA	Aug 31, 2023	Dec 3, 2024	460	Certified - Expired
Assistant Scientist/Computer Science A-22307-51637	$87,000	Charlottesville, VA	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	325	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer III A-22192-86433	$94,660	Albuquerque, NM	Jul 19, 2022	Apr 17, 2023	272	Certified

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