Question 1

Does University OF Maryland sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Maryland 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 68 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 Maryland, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Maryland?

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 Maryland's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University OF Maryland has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	68
2016	2	2	0	0	136

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Web Services Developer A-17086-17517	$99,000	College Park, MD	Mar 29, 2017	May 19, 2017	51	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17038-00111	$140,000	College Park, MD	Mar 10, 2017	May 17, 2017	68	Certified
Senior Lecturer in Arabic A-16355-83027	$49,500	College Park, MD	Jan 31, 2017	Jul 27, 2017	177	Certified
Software Engineer A-16222-40386	$101,421	College Park, MD	Sep 22, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	54	Certified-Expired
Senior Lecturer, Full Time A-16125-05677	$40,000	College Park, MD	Jul 31, 2016	Mar 6, 2017	218	Certified-Expired

University OF Maryland — Green Card PERM Data

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