What is the current PERM processing time?

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 Portland State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 168 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

How long does it take to get a green card through Portland State University?

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.

What triggers a PERM audit?

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.

What is Portland State University's PERM approval rate?

Portland State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 27 total applications (26 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Last Updated Apr 2026

Portland, OR

5,212 employees

Est. 1946

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Portland State University — Green Card PERM Data

Portland State University PERM & Green Card Filings

Does Portland State University sponsor green cards? Yes. Below is every PERM labor certification filing by Portland State University, including approval rates, PERM processing times, and salary data. The employer sponsored green card process from PERM filing to permanent residency typically takes 1 to 5+ years depending on visa category and country of birth.

Sponsors Green Cards?

Yes

2025 PERM filings

Recent processing time

15 monthsApprox.

Green Card Commitment

65%

High

PERM Filing Risk Factors

The DOL flags certain conditions on PERM applications that may trigger an audit, a request for additional documentation before a case can be certified. These are common in certain industries and don't indicate wrongdoing. Based on 1 PERM filings in the last year.

Unusual Job Requirements

1 of 1 filings

The job requirements exceed what's standard for the occupation. The DOL checks whether requirements are tailored to the foreign worker.

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2023	9	9	0	460
2022	1	1	0	238
2021	1	1	0	168
2020	3	3	0	220
2019	3	3	0	64
2018	4	4	0	97
2017	4	4	0	110
2016	1	1	0	54

All PERM Filings

27 total

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Research Associate G-100-25205-198572	$85,932	Portland, OR	Jul 24, 2025	Nov 4, 2025	103	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor G-300-23333-530239	$105,381	Portland, OR	Nov 29, 2023	Mar 30, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23331-524111	$105,381	Portland, OR	Nov 27, 2023	Mar 30, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23331-524013	$105,381	Portland, OR	Nov 27, 2023	Mar 30, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Public Administration G-300-23317-498812	$75,006	Portland, OR	Nov 13, 2023	Mar 30, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23317-498591	$84,186	Portland, OR	Nov 13, 2023	Mar 30, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23317-498411	$144,000	Portland, OR	Nov 13, 2023	Mar 30, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Senior Instructor I A-23080-15712	$57,303	Portland, OR	May 2, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	400	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23080-16320	$62,604	Portland, OR	Mar 24, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	384	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23075-14291	$72,504	Portland, OR	Mar 17, 2023	Apr 2, 2024	382	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Information Systems A-22067-20777	$147,006	Portland, OR	Apr 29, 2022	Dec 23, 2022	238	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-21011-41026	$138,006	Portland, OR	Jan 15, 2021	Jul 2, 2021	168	Certified
Assistant Professor of Architecture A-20259-99681	$66,006	Portland, OR	Oct 14, 2020	May 7, 2021	205	Certified
Assistant Professor of Statistics A-20213-83602	$80,001	Portland, OR	Aug 11, 2020	Mar 31, 2021	232	Certified-Expired
Senior Instructor I A-20198-77333	$50,337	Portland, OR	Jul 30, 2020	Mar 11, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - Econometrics A-19155-13883	$97,506	Portland, OR	Jun 26, 2019	Sep 5, 2019	71	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19073-81953	$92,007	Portland, OR	May 9, 2019	Jul 9, 2019	61	Certified
Assistant Professor of International & Global Studies A-19072-81750	$68,004	Portland, OR	Mar 26, 2019	May 24, 2019	59	Certified
Assistant/Associate Professor of Geography A-18156-83029	N/A	Portland, OR	Jun 14, 2018	Aug 21, 2018	68	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management A-18135-75663	N/A	Portland, OR	Jun 11, 2018	Aug 20, 2018	70	Certified
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-18040-41906	N/A	Portland, OR	Mar 22, 2018	Jun 20, 2018	90	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18038-41079	N/A	Portland, OR	Feb 8, 2018	Jul 16, 2018	158	Certified
Assistant Professor, Film Studies A-17228-76719	N/A	Portland, OR	Aug 22, 2017	Jan 5, 2018	136	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17146-43734	$98,001	Portland, OR	Jun 16, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	101	Certified
Assistant/Associate Professor of English A-17157-47351	$69,966	Portland, OR	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	101	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17131-37141	$60,003	Portland, OR	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	108	Certified
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice A-16188-29778	$64,503	Portland, OR	Aug 31, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	54	Certified-Expired

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Portland State University has filed 27 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 26 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 168 days.

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