Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL?

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. See the risk factors section above for UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	59
2016	3	3	0	0	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17030-96941	$100,000	Worcester, MA	Feb 21, 2017	Apr 21, 2017	59	Certified
Test Automation Engineer A-16321-71706	$108,638	Charlestown, MA	Dec 22, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Test Automation Engineer A-16320-71279	$108,638	Charlestown, MA	Dec 22, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST A-16226-42101	$100,000	CHARLESTOWN, MA	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	59	Certified-Expired

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL — Green Card PERM Data

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL PERM & Green Card Filings

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