Question 1

Does UCO sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UCO 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 124 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 UCO, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 124 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 UCO?

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 UCO's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UCO has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	520
2020	1	1	222
2018	1	1	111
2017	3	3	124

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-100-23319-503486	$101,000	Edmond, OK	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	512	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-23244-317014	$79,695	Edmond, OK	Sep 1, 2023	Feb 10, 2025	528	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-20244-94008	$101,900	Edmond, OK	Sep 3, 2020	Apr 13, 2021	222	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17338-17233	N/A	Edmond, OK	Jan 31, 2018	May 22, 2018	111	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17088-18575	$76,400	Edmond, OK	May 26, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	111	Certified
Database Adminstrator I A-17088-18667	$56,000	Edmond, OK	May 12, 2017	Sep 13, 2017	124	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17088-18609	$103,900	Edmond, OK	May 12, 2017	Sep 13, 2017	124	Certified

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