Question 1

Does Northwestern University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Northwestern University has filed 22 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 22 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 Northwestern University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 Northwestern 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 Northwestern University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Northwestern University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 22 total applications (22 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	508
2020	5	5	200
2019	3	3	70
2018	6	6	97
2017	6	6	97

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Manager G-100-24213-234586	$75,000	Evanston, IL	Jul 31, 2024	Dec 2, 2025	489	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24163-095731	$331,500	Evanston, IL	Jun 11, 2024	Nov 20, 2025	527	Certified
Financial Administrator A-20322-21923	$63,605	Chicago, IL	Dec 17, 2020	Jun 10, 2021	175	Certified
Assistant Professor of Neurology A-20231-89446	$140,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 1, 2020	Apr 16, 2021	227	Certified
Assistant Professor of Instruction A-20188-73215	$93,196	Evanston, IL	Jul 21, 2020	Apr 2, 2021	255	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Instruction A-20125-50259	$63,800	Evanston, IL	May 18, 2020	Nov 10, 2020	176	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20125-50032	$188,000	Evanston, IL	May 7, 2020	Oct 19, 2020	165	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-19128-02809	$199,000	Evanston, IL	May 21, 2019	Jul 9, 2019	49	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19114-96776	$108,000	Evanston, IL	May 8, 2019	Jul 9, 2019	62	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19023-65031	$210,000	Evanston, IL	Jan 24, 2019	May 2, 2019	98	Certified
Research Technologist 3 A-18303-35105	$53,166	Evanston, IL	Nov 15, 2018	Feb 21, 2019	98	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Instruction A-18172-89221	N/A	Evanston, IL	Jul 30, 2018	Sep 24, 2018	56	Certified
Lead Medical Technologist A-18072-52124	$63,398	Chicago, IL	Mar 28, 2018	Jun 21, 2018	85	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-18012-30516	N/A	Evanston, IL	Mar 1, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	110	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18036-39644	N/A	Evanston, IL	Feb 22, 2018	Jun 5, 2018	103	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18039-41414	N/A	Evanston, IL	Feb 16, 2018	Jun 12, 2018	116	Certified
Regulatory Coordinator, Senior A-17326-13421	N/A	Chicago, IL	Nov 29, 2017	Apr 20, 2018	142	Certified
Developer Associate A-17250-84315	N/A	Evanston, IL	Nov 16, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	148	Certified
Research Associate A-17195-63872	N/A	Evanston, IL	Jul 31, 2017	Nov 14, 2017	106	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17117-30830	$175,000	Evanston, IL	Apr 27, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	60	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17097-22316	$216,000	Evanston, IL	Apr 12, 2017	Jun 23, 2017	72	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17048-04551	$140,000	Evanston, IL	Feb 22, 2017	Apr 19, 2017	56	Certified

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