Question 1

Does St. Ambrose University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. St. Ambrose University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 85 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 St. Ambrose University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 85 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 St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

St. Ambrose University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	262
2018	2	2	85
2017	1	1	85
2016	1	1	58

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineering Instructor A-22010-95718	$57,500	Davenport, IA	Feb 18, 2022	Nov 7, 2022	262	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-18059-48055	N/A	DAVENPORT, IA	May 10, 2018	Aug 8, 2018	90	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17229-76876	N/A	DAVENPORT, IA	Apr 24, 2018	Jul 13, 2018	80	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17093-19983	$72,000	DAVENPORT, IA	May 22, 2017	Aug 15, 2017	85	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16242-47235	$60,000	DAVENPORT, IA	Oct 12, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	58	Certified-Expired

St. Ambrose University — Green Card PERM Data

St. Ambrose University PERM & Green Card Filings

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All PERM Filings

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