Question 1

Does University of Illinois Foundation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Illinois Foundation has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 187 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 Illinois Foundation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 187 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 Illinois Foundation?

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 Illinois Foundation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Illinois Foundation has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2020	1	1	0	222
2018	2	1	1	198
2017	1	1	0	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Developer, Data Integration A-20153-60597	$93,000	Champaign, IL	Jul 15, 2020	Feb 22, 2021	222	Certified-Expired
Business Intelligence Analyst A-18239-11609	$80,396	Champaign, IL	Aug 27, 2018	Mar 13, 2019	198	Certified-Expired
Business Intelligence Developer A-18145-79900	$71,407	Champaign, IL	May 25, 2018	Nov 16, 2018	175	Denied
Senior Application Developer A-17024-94781	$97,500	Champaign, IL	Jan 24, 2017	Apr 3, 2017	69	Certified-Expired

University of Illinois Foundation — Green Card PERM Data

University of Illinois Foundation PERM & Green Card Filings

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