Question 1

Does Sonoma State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sonoma State University has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 166 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 Sonoma State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 166 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 Sonoma State 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 Sonoma State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sonoma State University has a 90% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	379
2020	3	3	0	196
2018	2	2	0	121
2017	2	2	0	146
2016	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology A-22300-47541	$76,584	Rohnert Park, CA	Mar 29, 2023	Apr 12, 2024	380	Certified
Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Wine Business) A-23055-05823	$115,000	Rohnert Park, CA	Mar 27, 2023	Apr 8, 2024	378	Certified
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies A-20291-11220	$76,000	Rohnert Park, CA	Nov 25, 2020	May 25, 2021	181	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-20295-12302	$86,998	Rohnert Park, CA	Nov 12, 2020	May 27, 2021	196	Certified
Assistant Professor of Chicano and Latino Studies A-20295-12283	$77,000	Rohnert Park, CA	Nov 12, 2020	May 27, 2021	196	Certified
Assistant Professor of Engineering A-18240-12204	$82,008	Rohnert Park, CA	Oct 1, 2018	Jan 30, 2019	121	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17293-01488	N/A	Rohnert Park, CA	Jan 16, 2018	May 17, 2018	121	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17297-02587	N/A	Rohnert Park, CA	Nov 16, 2017	Apr 16, 2018	151	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-17293-01393	N/A	Rohnert Park, CA	Oct 31, 2017	Mar 20, 2018	140	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-16223-41192	$80,004	Rohnert Park, CA	Aug 26, 2016	Dec 15, 2016	111	Denied

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