Question 1

Does THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 75 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 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 75 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 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA?

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 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	98
2016	6	6	0	0	102

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High Performance Computing Application Scientist A-17128-35154	$53,030	Butte, MT	May 12, 2017	Aug 18, 2017	98	Certified
Assistant Professor of Music A-16300-65560	$49,000	Missoula, MT	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	67	Certified-Expired
Research Professional Scientist A-16281-60188	$56,070	Butte, MT	Oct 26, 2016	Aug 2, 2017	280	Certified
Assistant Professor of Geophysical Engineering A-16154-17391	$65,000	Butte, MT	Aug 31, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	49	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Spanish Applied Linguistics A-16232-44304	$57,000	Missoula, MT	Aug 24, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	57	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor – Environmental Engineering A-16209-36321	$70,000	Butte, MT	Aug 5, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	75	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology A-16140-12379	$57,000	Missoula, MT	Jul 22, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	87	Certified-Expired

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA — Green Card PERM Data

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA PERM & Green Card Filings

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