Question 1

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 1 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 646 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 The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 646 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 The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

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 The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a 50% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (1 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	517
2022	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of History G-300-24236-288981	$104,000	New York, NY	Aug 23, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	517	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS A-22013-97980	$89,500	NEW YORK, NY	Apr 11, 2022	May 24, 2024	774	Denied

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