Question 1

Does University of Mary Washington sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Mary Washington has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 Mary Washington, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 Mary Washington?

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 Mary Washington's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Mary Washington has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	2	2	187
2019	1	1	99
2017	2	2	106

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-20329-25210	$40,350	Fredericksburg, VA	Dec 10, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	187	Certified
Assistant Professor of Biological Science A-20329-25057	$48,860	Fredericksburg, VA	Dec 10, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	187	Certified
Sr. Research Analyst A-18346-51555	$46,530	Fredericksburg, VA	Jan 7, 2019	Apr 16, 2019	99	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17157-46844	N/A	Fredericksburg, VA	Jul 17, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	109	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Accounting A-17145-42922	$119,000	Fredericksburg, VA	May 25, 2017	Sep 5, 2017	103	Certified

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