Question 1

Does University of Alaska Anchorage sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Alaska Anchorage has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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 of Alaska Anchorage, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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 of Alaska Anchorage?

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 of Alaska Anchorage's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Alaska Anchorage has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	524
2020	2	2	0	206
2019	1	1	0	73
2018	3	1	2	54
2017	4	4	0	151
2016	1	1	0	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Social Work G-100-23340-546574	$75,670	Anchorage, AK	Dec 5, 2023	May 12, 2025	524	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20324-23284	$82,000	Fairbanks, AK	Nov 19, 2020	May 25, 2021	187	Certified
Assistant Professor of Communication A-20196-76384	$57,000	Anchorage, AK	Sep 6, 2020	Apr 19, 2021	225	Certified
Assistant Professor of Business Administration A-19010-60960	$120,000	Anchorage, AK	May 3, 2019	Jul 15, 2019	73	Certified
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering A-18201-99701	$95,000	Anchorage, AK	Sep 24, 2018	Feb 14, 2019	143	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Art History A-18181-93305	N/A	Anchorage, AK	Jun 30, 2018	Aug 23, 2018	54	Certified
Assistant Professor of Art History A-18096-60452	N/A	Anchorage, AK	May 31, 2018	Jun 30, 2018	30	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Political Science A-17278-95297	N/A	Fairbanks, AK	Oct 5, 2017	Mar 27, 2018	173	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering A-17219-73012	N/A	Anchorage, AK	Oct 1, 2017	Mar 26, 2018	176	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Geology A-17151-44886	N/A	Anchorage, AK	Sep 5, 2017	Feb 21, 2018	169	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine A-17178-56837	$95,884	Fairbanks, AK	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	86	Certified
Research Professional A-16287-61491	$53,872	Fairbanks, AK	Oct 26, 2016	Jan 3, 2017	69	Certified-Expired

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