Question 1

Does Northeastern Illinois University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Northeastern Illinois University has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 180 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 Northeastern Illinois University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 180 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 Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Northeastern Illinois University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	492
2022	1	1	269
2020	3	3	197
2019	1	1	63
2018	2	2	70
2017	2	2	149
2016	1	1	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-23321-508932	$67,174	Chicago, IL	Nov 17, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23263-362475	$65,296	Chicago, IL	Sep 20, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	481	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23256-341374	$148,664	Chicago, IL	Sep 12, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23256-341372	$148,664	Chicago, IL	Sep 12, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-22048-12874	$130,050	Chicago, IL	Feb 18, 2022	Nov 14, 2022	269	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20286-09772	$90,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 13, 2020	May 7, 2021	206	Certified
Assistant Professor of Literacy, Leadership & Development A-20224-87015	$60,170	Chicago, IL	Aug 11, 2020	Mar 31, 2021	232	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-20119-48348	$81,600	Chicago, IL	Apr 30, 2020	Oct 1, 2020	154	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-19193-30100	$59,160	Chicago, IL	Jul 12, 2019	Sep 13, 2019	63	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-18157-83671	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jun 6, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	70	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-18157-83669	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jun 6, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	70	Certified
Assistant Professor in TESOL A-17269-91831	N/A	Chicago, IL	Sep 26, 2017	Feb 21, 2018	148	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor in Management A-17269-91364	N/A	Chicago, IL	Sep 26, 2017	Feb 22, 2018	149	Certified-Expired
Lead Banner DBA A-16309-68261	$80,995	Chicago, IL	Nov 4, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	91	Certified-Expired

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