Question 1

Does The Urban Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Urban Institute 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 263 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 Urban Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 263 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 Urban Institute?

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 Urban Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Urban Institute has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2022	4	4	341
2021	1	1	141
2016	1	1	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Policy Associate A-22307-51074	$80,180	Washington, DC	Nov 7, 2022	Dec 26, 2023	414	Certified-Expired
Research Associate A-22306-50634	$80,230	Washington, DC	Nov 7, 2022	Jan 5, 2024	424	Certified-Expired
Research Associate A-22193-86788	$84,053	Washington, DC	Jul 18, 2022	Apr 7, 2023	263	Certified
Training and Technical Assistance Manager A-22165-71388	$120,000	Washington, DC	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 20, 2023	263	Certified-Expired
Research Associate (Tax Policy Center) A-21083-66001	$79,830	Washington, DC	Mar 25, 2021	Aug 13, 2021	141	Certified
Research Associate, International Development & Governance A-16251-50189	$111,675	Washington, DC	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 22, 2016	74	Certified-Expired

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