Question 1

Does University for Atmospheric Research sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University for Atmospheric Research has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 205 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 University for Atmospheric Research, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 205 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 University for Atmospheric Research?

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 University for Atmospheric Research's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University for Atmospheric Research has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	399
2022	1	1	301
2020	1	1	205
2017	1	1	105
2016	1	1	43

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Executive Officer (Project Manager III) A-23123-36816	$118,578	Boulder, CO	May 9, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	399	Certified
Software Engineer A-22180-80906	$101,130	Boulder, CO	Jul 5, 2022	May 2, 2023	301	Certified
Project Scientist I A-20164-65150	$93,000	Boulder, CO	Jun 24, 2020	Jan 15, 2021	205	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer II A-17174-55702	N/A	Boulder, CO	Jul 31, 2017	Nov 13, 2017	105	Certified-Expired
Associate Scientist II A-16301-65703	$66,553	College Park, MD	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	43	Certified-Expired

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