Question 1

Does Pacific University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pacific University 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 262 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 Pacific University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 262 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 Pacific 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 Pacific University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pacific University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	383
2022	1	1	286
2021	1	1	151
2020	1	1	238

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy A-23073-12980	$84,399	Hillsboro, OR	Mar 16, 2023	Apr 2, 2024	383	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor of Optometry A-22123-49512	$110,282	Forest Grove, OR	May 13, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	286	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Social Work A-21053-54449	$62,700	Eugene, OR	Feb 25, 2021	Jul 26, 2021	151	Certified
Assistant Professor of Operations Management A-20205-80089	$124,992	FOREST GROVE, OR	Aug 3, 2020	Mar 29, 2021	238	Certified-Expired

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