Question 1

Does University of California, Merced sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of California, Merced has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 California, Merced, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 California, Merced?

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 California, Merced's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Merced has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	2	0	0	505
2023	5	4	0	1	465

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR G-300-24205-215505	$70,340	MERCED, CA	Jul 23, 2024	Dec 8, 2025	503	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24022-656767	$122,200	Merced, CA	Jan 22, 2024	Jun 12, 2025	507	Certified
ASST. PROFESSOR OF GLOBAL ARTS, MEDIA, AND WRITING STUDIES G-100-23333-530303	$72,780	MERCED, CA	Nov 29, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	498	Certified
DIRECTOR OF CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE AND RESEARCH COMPUTING G-100-23272-395597	$181,376	MERCED, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LITERATURES, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES G-100-23242-309821	$73,080	MERCED, CA	Aug 30, 2023	Aug 14, 2024	350	Withdrawn
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WRITING STUDIES G-100-23227-264404	$73,080	MERCED, CA	Aug 15, 2023	Nov 24, 2024	467	Certified - Expired
Assistant Teaching Professor G-300-23173-134247	$106,900	Merced, CA	Jun 22, 2023	Jul 19, 2024	393	Certified

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