Question 1

Does Saint Joseph's University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Saint Joseph's University has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 90 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 Saint Joseph's University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 90 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 Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Saint Joseph's University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2018	3	3	64
2017	5	5	123
2016	1	1	59

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-18186-94598	N/A	Philadelphia, PA	Jul 16, 2018	Sep 5, 2018	51	Certified
Assistant Professor of Health Services A-18173-89714	N/A	Philadelphia, PA	Jul 11, 2018	Aug 31, 2018	51	Certified
Market Research Analyst, Graduate & Extended Studies Programs A-18031-37856	N/A	Philadelphia, PA	Feb 28, 2018	May 29, 2018	90	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-17300-04148	N/A	Philadelphia, PA	Oct 30, 2017	Mar 26, 2018	147	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-17248-83611	N/A	Philadelphia, PA	Oct 1, 2017	Mar 23, 2018	173	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Modern & Classical Languages (Spanish) A-17121-32240	$67,240	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 12, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	100	Certified
Assistant Professor Department of Finance A-17102-23861	$124,000	Philadelphia, PA	May 26, 2017	Sep 26, 2017	123	Certified
Chinese Language and Recruitment Specialist A-17039-00928	$70,000	Philadelphia, PA	Feb 22, 2017	May 2, 2017	69	Certified
Assistant Professor Decision & System Sciences A-16285-60609	$113,876	Philadelphia, PA	Nov 21, 2016	Jan 19, 2017	59	Certified-Expired

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