Question 1

Does University of Guam sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Guam has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 170 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 Guam, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 170 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 Guam?

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 Guam's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Guam has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	3	3	502
2022	2	2	245
2021	3	3	170
2018	1	1	94
2017	1	1	139
2016	3	3	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR G-100-24043-709982	$88,238	Mangilao, GU	Feb 12, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	497	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE) G-100-24039-702356	$81,000	Mangilao, GU	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	509	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (MATHEMATICS) G-100-24039-702184	$73,250	Mangilao, GU	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	502	Certified
Associate Professor A-22145-60532	$74,395	Mangilao, GU	May 25, 2022	Jan 25, 2023	245	Certified-Expired
Professor A-22144-59783	$84,830	Mangilao, GU	May 25, 2022	Jan 25, 2023	245	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor A-21096-70610	$56,237	Mangilao, GU	Apr 6, 2021	Sep 23, 2021	170	Certified
Assistant Professor A-21095-70564	$78,763	Mangilao, GU	Apr 6, 2021	Sep 23, 2021	170	Certified
Assistant Professor of Population Genetics A-21095-69998	$63,037	Mangilao, GU	Apr 5, 2021	Sep 23, 2021	171	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18360-56604	$63,000	Mangilao, GU	Dec 30, 2018	Apr 3, 2019	94	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor-Finance A-17346-20893	N/A	Mangilao, GU	Dec 13, 2017	May 1, 2018	139	Certified
Professor, Education A-16361-84673	$75,000	Mangilao, GU	Dec 27, 2016	Mar 10, 2017	73	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor/Mathematics A-16309-68202	$54,588	Mangilao, GU	Nov 7, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	88	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor/Development Psychology A-16308-68160	$59,774	Mangilao, GU	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	67	Certified-Expired

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