Question 1

Does National Student Clearinghouse sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Student Clearinghouse has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 259 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 Student Clearinghouse, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 259 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 Student Clearinghouse?

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 Student Clearinghouse's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

National Student Clearinghouse has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	378
2021	1	1	145
2018	1	1	119

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer, Software A-23131-41009	$125,580	Herndon, VA	May 31, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	372	Certified
Engineer, Software A-23052-04210	$118,685	Herndon, VA	Mar 24, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	383	Certified
Software Engineer A-21034-48487	$112,121	Herndon, VA	Mar 11, 2021	Aug 3, 2021	145	Certified
Load and Performance Engineer A-18002-26577	N/A	Herndon, VA	Feb 9, 2018	Jun 8, 2018	119	Certified

National Student Clearinghouse — Green Card PERM Data

National Student Clearinghouse PERM & Green Card Filings

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