Question 1

Does Salve Regina University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Salve Regina 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 139 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 Salve Regina University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Salve Regina University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	385
2020	1	1	187
2017	2	2	87

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Communications/PR/Social Media G-300-23179-149760	$71,039	Newport, RI	Jun 28, 2023	Jul 17, 2024	385	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY A-20315-19266	$63,860	NEWPORT, RI	Dec 3, 2020	Jun 8, 2021	187	Certified
Assistant Professor, Religious and Theological Studies A-17108-26209	$72,463	Newport, RI	Jun 30, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	83	Certified
Assistant Professor (Chemistry) A-16313-69258	$70,091	Newport, RI	Jan 5, 2017	Apr 6, 2017	91	Certified

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