Question 1

Does UL sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UL has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 113 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 UL, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 113 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 UL?

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 UL's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UL has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	501
2022	1	1	269
2018	6	6	103
2017	2	2	207
2016	2	2	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24269-364818	$63,000	Lafayette, LA	Sep 25, 2024	Feb 8, 2026	501	Certified
Assistant Professor of Physics A-22145-60695	$87,000	Lafayette, LA	Jun 7, 2022	Mar 3, 2023	269	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-18225-07266	$47,840	Lafayette, LA	Nov 27, 2018	Jun 21, 2019	206	Certified
Software Developer A-18289-29775	$57,200	Baton Rouge, LA	Nov 26, 2018	Mar 12, 2019	106	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-18289-29776	$59,336	Baton Rouge, LA	Nov 20, 2018	Mar 7, 2019	107	Certified-Expired
Accelerator Technician A-18134-75126	N/A	Lafayette, LA	May 24, 2018	Aug 13, 2018	81	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS A-18100-61472	N/A	LAFAYETTE, LA	May 8, 2018	Aug 10, 2018	94	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, STEM EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS) A-17345-20087	N/A	LAFAYETTE, LA	Jan 19, 2018	May 18, 2018	119	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY A-17257-87123	N/A	LAFAYETTE, LA	Sep 19, 2017	Mar 6, 2018	168	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Psychology A-17039-00868	N/A	Lafayette, LA	Feb 17, 2017	Oct 20, 2017	245	Certified-Expired
Instructor of Petroleum Engineering A-16293-63115	$75,000	Lafayette, LA	Oct 19, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering A-16285-60440	$100,011	Lafayette, LA	Oct 17, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	65	Certified-Expired

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