Question 1

Does University of Detroit Mercy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Detroit Mercy has filed 24 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 23 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 145 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 Detroit Mercy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 145 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 Detroit Mercy?

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 Detroit Mercy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Detroit Mercy has a 100% PERM approval rate across 24 total applications (23 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	7	7	0	496
2023	1	1	0	391
2022	1	1	0	301
2020	3	2	1	187
2019	2	2	0	74
2018	5	5	0	87
2017	5	5	0	114

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor (Political Science) G-300-24289-407674	$62,880	Detroit, MI	Oct 15, 2024	Mar 24, 2026	525	Certified
Assistant Professor (Addiction Studies) G-300-24058-751213	$66,140	Detroit, MI	Feb 27, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	498	Certified
Assistant Professor (Management) G-300-24032-684242	$63,420	Detroit, MI	Feb 1, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	511	Certified
Assistant Professor (Business) G-300-24031-680691	$63,420	Detroit, MI	Jan 31, 2024	Jun 3, 2025	489	Certified
Assistant Professor (Architecture) G-300-24030-678353	$67,120	Detroit, MI	Jan 30, 2024	Jun 3, 2025	490	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor (Endodontics) G-300-24029-675064	$65,080	Detroit, MI	Jan 29, 2024	Jun 3, 2025	491	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor (Clinical Dentistry) G-300-24029-674865	$65,080	Detroit, MI	Jan 29, 2024	Jun 3, 2025	491	Certified
Director of Dental Admissions A-23136-43112	$61,506	Detroit, MI	May 16, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	391	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor (Clinical Dentistry) A-22269-28073	$59,380	Detroit, MI	Sep 26, 2022	Jul 24, 2023	301	Certified
Staff Accountant A-20339-29221	$53,830	Detroit, MI	Dec 7, 2020	Jun 22, 2021	197	Certified
Director of Co-op and Career Services A-20335-26286	$40,914	Detroit, MI	Nov 30, 2020	May 26, 2021	177	Certified
Staff Accountant A-20252-96969	$53,830	Detroit, MI	Sep 8, 2020	Dec 4, 2020	87	Withdrawn
Clinical Assistant Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) A-19126-01433	$95,687	Detroit, MI	May 6, 2019	Jul 18, 2019	73	Certified
Assistant Professor (Management) A-19051-75161	$43,760	Detroit, MI	Feb 21, 2019	May 6, 2019	74	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor (Restorative Dentistry) A-18200-99112	N/A	Detroit, MI	Jul 19, 2018	Sep 14, 2018	57	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor (Endodontics) A-18200-99071	N/A	Detroit, MI	Jul 19, 2018	Sep 14, 2018	57	Certified
Software Developer A-18158-84179	N/A	Detroit, MI	Jun 8, 2018	Aug 20, 2018	73	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor (Restorative Dentistry) A-18011-30044	N/A	Detroit, MI	Jan 25, 2018	May 22, 2018	117	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) A-18007-28329	N/A	Detroit, MI	Jan 8, 2018	May 21, 2018	133	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor (Periodontology) A-17177-56606	N/A	Detroit, MI	Aug 21, 2017	Dec 21, 2017	122	Certified-Expired
Clinical Assistant Professor (Periodontology) A-17177-56594	N/A	Detroit, MI	Jul 11, 2017	Dec 14, 2017	156	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17129-35982	$55,770	Detroit, MI	May 24, 2017	Sep 5, 2017	104	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17087-18363	$80,000	Detroit, MI	May 2, 2017	Aug 29, 2017	119	Certified
Assistant/Associate Professor (Orthodontics) A-17046-03532	$58,200	Detroit, MI	Mar 8, 2017	May 17, 2017	70	Certified

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