Question 1

Does University OF Colorado Denver sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Colorado Denver has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 90 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 Colorado Denver, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 90 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 Colorado Denver?

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 Colorado Denver's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University OF Colorado Denver has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	4	3	0	1	84
2016	1	1	0	0	104

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17135-38707	$67,000	Denver, CO	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	90	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17102-24095	$78,000	Denver, CO	May 17, 2017	Sep 8, 2017	114	Certified
Instructor MD A-17089-19219	$178,500	Aurora, CO	Mar 31, 2017	May 19, 2017	49	Certified
Instructor A-17078-15219	$163,700	Aurora, CO	Mar 28, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	2	Withdrawn
Assistant Director for Grants and Contracts/Lecturer A-15303-34449	$72,137	Denver, CO	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	104	Certified-Expired

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