Question 1

Does University of Dubuque sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Dubuque has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 Dubuque, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 Dubuque?

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 Dubuque's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Dubuque has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	395
2018	1	1	0	0	193

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Instructor of Applied Aviation Technology A-22214-98783	$51,747	Dubuque, IA	Feb 17, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Instructor of Flight and Maintenance A-18117-68776	$57,753	Dubuque, IA	Jun 29, 2018	Jan 8, 2019	193	Certified-Expired

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