Question 1

Does Seattle Pacific University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Seattle Pacific University has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 286 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 Seattle Pacific University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 286 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 Seattle 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 Seattle Pacific University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Seattle Pacific University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	505
2023	5	5	444
2022	3	3	281
2020	1	1	227
2019	1	1	72
2018	3	3	53

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24319-476052	$73,891	Seattle, WA	Nov 14, 2024	Mar 30, 2026	501	Certified
Director, Center for Career and Calling G-100-24200-206451	$79,248	Seattle, WA	Jul 18, 2024	Dec 9, 2025	509	Certified
Facilities Project Planner G-100-23341-550815	$83,719	Seattle, WA	Dec 7, 2023	May 5, 2025	515	Certified
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies G-300-23257-346299	$66,800	Seattle, WA	Sep 14, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-23132-41868	$91,000	Seattle, WA	May 17, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	390	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22343-71288	$88,008	Seattle, WA	Jan 31, 2023	Mar 20, 2024	414	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-23005-83125	$82,920	Seattle, WA	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Chemistry A-22158-67605	$68,178	Seattle, WA	Jun 9, 2022	Mar 22, 2023	286	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Theological Studies A-22089-32710	$64,266	Seattle, WA	Apr 1, 2022	Jan 11, 2023	285	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Nursing A-22059-17290	$71,871	Seattle, WA	Mar 3, 2022	Nov 29, 2022	271	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Chinese A-20225-87528	$63,640	Seattle, WA	Aug 17, 2020	Apr 1, 2021	227	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-19156-13888	$77,892	Seattle, WA	Jul 16, 2019	Sep 26, 2019	72	Certified
Assistant Professor of Accounting A-18242-13140	$115,000	Seattle, WA	Sep 11, 2018	Nov 8, 2018	58	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering A-18220-05956	$74,100	Seattle, WA	Aug 20, 2018	Oct 12, 2018	53	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-18149-80537	N/A	Seattle, WA	Jul 31, 2018	Sep 17, 2018	48	Certified

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