Question 1

Does Northern Kentucky University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Northern Kentucky University has filed 18 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 237 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 Northern Kentucky University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 237 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 Northern Kentucky 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. See the risk factors section above for Northern Kentucky University's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Northern Kentucky University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Northern Kentucky University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 18 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	402
2024	2	2	0	490
2023	2	2	0	389
2022	2	2	0	278
2020	5	5	0	224
2018	1	1	0	217
2017	2	2	0	121
2016	3	2	1	81

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Information Systems G-300-25126-943153	$118,000	Highland Heights, KY	May 6, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	402	Certified
Assistant Professor in Special Education G-300-24053-738816	$62,500	Highland Heights, KY	Feb 22, 2024	Jun 25, 2025	489	Certified
Simulation Faculty G-300-24016-641943	$51,890	Highland Heights, KY	Jan 16, 2024	May 21, 2025	491	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-23058-06089	$97,000	Heighland Heights, KY	May 4, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	399	Certified
NTTR Lecturer of Accounting A-22308-51894	$65,000	Highland Heights, KY	Mar 29, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	379	Certified
Assistant Professor in Data Science A-22062-18851	$85,000	Heighland Heights, KY	May 18, 2022	Feb 24, 2023	282	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Business Informatics A-21111-76675	$113,680	Highland Heights, KY	Apr 7, 2022	Jan 5, 2023	273	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-20196-76118	$114,000	Highland Heights, KY	Aug 12, 2020	Mar 19, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence/Analytics A-20189-73635	$85,000	Highland Heights, KY	Jul 21, 2020	Apr 1, 2021	254	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science - Cybersecurity Education/K-12 Outreach A-20189-73502	$95,000	Highland Heights, KY	Jul 21, 2020	Apr 1, 2021	254	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain/Operations Management A-20162-63788	$120,000	Highland Heights, KY	Jul 7, 2020	Feb 9, 2021	217	Certified-Expired
Asst Prof of Computer Science-User Experience/Front End Design A-20132-52947	$95,000	Highland Heights, KY	May 19, 2020	Nov 5, 2020	170	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor Ceramics A-18229-08696	$56,000	Highland Heights, KY	Aug 24, 2018	Mar 29, 2019	217	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity A-17264-90087	N/A	Highland Heights, KY	Oct 10, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	162	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education A-17136-38778	$60,000	Highland Heights, KY	May 23, 2017	Aug 10, 2017	79	Certified
Assistant Professor Criminal Justice A-16286-60959	$57,299	Highland Heights, KY	Oct 12, 2016	Jan 13, 2017	93	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor Criminal Justice A-16285-60357	$57,299	Highland Heights, KY	Oct 11, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	1	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Technology A-16208-35785	$75,000	Highland Heights, KY	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	68	Certified-Expired

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