Question 1

Does Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 114 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 Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 114 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 Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i?

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 Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	1	1	230
2018	1	1	114
2017	1	1	107

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer A-20258-99449	$68,536	Honolulu, HI	Sep 15, 2020	May 3, 2021	230	Certified
PDC Software Engineer II A-18332-45585	$82,056	Kihei, HI	Dec 17, 2018	Apr 10, 2019	114	Certified
HTR Database Systems & Technology Specialist A-17192-62139	N/A	Honolulu, HI	Jul 18, 2017	Nov 2, 2017	107	Certified-Expired

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