Question 1

Does Temple University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Temple University has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 471 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 Temple University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 471 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 Temple 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 Temple University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Temple University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	0	471
2023	2	2	0	0	436

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24169-120039	$84,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 17, 2024	Sep 24, 2025	464	Certified
Asstistant Professor of Clinical Medicine (Hematologist) G-300-24163-095530	$235,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 11, 2024	Sep 24, 2025	470	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24159-084372	$51,510	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 24, 2025	474	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor G-300-24106-887773	$150,000	Philadelphia, PA	Apr 15, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	472	Certified
Technology Commercialization Manager G-100-23272-394920	$94,044	Philadelphia, PA	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 6, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor, Clinical Medicine/Academic Nephrologist A-23118-34903	$220,000	Philadelphia, PA	Apr 28, 2023	May 8, 2024	376	Certified

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