Question 1

Does Suffolk University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Suffolk University has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 Suffolk University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Suffolk University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	471
2023	2	2	0	509
2020	1	1	0	219
2019	2	2	0	88
2018	1	1	0	110
2017	6	4	2	134

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Applications Technical Analyst, Information Technology Servi G-100-24137-004737	$118,725	Boston, MA	May 16, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	467	Certified
Associate Director, Career Equity & Access & Global Career D G-100-24129-971233	$83,633	Boston, MA	May 8, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	475	Certified
Assistant Professor (Marketing) G-300-23251-331154	$149,350	Boston, MA	Sep 8, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor (Strategy & International Business) G-100-23251-331325	$128,750	Boston, MA	Sep 8, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-20176-69053	$150,000	Boston, MA	Jul 13, 2020	Feb 17, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior A-19142-08811	$134,000	Boston, MA	Jun 28, 2019	Sep 24, 2019	88	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance A-19142-08669	$190,000	Boston, MA	Jun 28, 2019	Sep 24, 2019	88	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17339-17882	N/A	Boston, MA	Feb 15, 2018	Jun 5, 2018	110	Certified
Assistant Professor of Government A-17265-90367	N/A	Boston, MA	Sep 22, 2017	Feb 16, 2018	147	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Accounting A-17265-90188	N/A	Boston, MA	Sep 22, 2017	Feb 14, 2018	145	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Government A-17194-63005	$69,040	Boston, MA	Jul 19, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	65	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Accounting A-17139-40741	$160,000	Boston, MA	Jul 14, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	70	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-17128-35516	$140,000	Boston, MA	May 18, 2017	Aug 21, 2017	95	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance A-17116-30274	$175,000	Boston, MA	May 4, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	146	Certified

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