Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 NEBRASKA-LINCOLN, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 NEBRASKA-LINCOLN?

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 NEBRASKA-LINCOLN's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	13	12	0	1	60
2016	6	6	0	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17178-56699	$66,097	Lincoln, NE	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	86	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17136-38915	$126,000	Lincoln, NE	May 16, 2017	Sep 5, 2017	112	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17136-38891	$126,000	Lincoln, NE	May 16, 2017	Sep 5, 2017	112	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17114-28782	$86,000	Omaha, NE	Apr 24, 2017	Jun 16, 2017	53	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17109-26626	$80,000	Lincoln, NE	Apr 19, 2017	Jun 15, 2017	57	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17108-26088	$84,000	Lincoln, NE	Apr 18, 2017	Jun 15, 2017	58	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17107-25879	$150,000	Lincoln, NE	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 15, 2017	59	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17107-25818	$145,000	Lincoln, NE	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	70	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17107-25794	$145,000	Lincoln, NE	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 15, 2017	59	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17107-25737	$145,000	Lincoln, NE	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 21, 2017	65	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-17082-16858	$82,000	Lincoln, NE	Mar 23, 2017	May 17, 2017	55	Certified
Graduate Data Analyst A-17068-11299	$66,500	Lincoln, NE	Mar 16, 2017	May 18, 2017	63	Certified
Research Assistant Professor A-17054-06029	$58,000	Lincoln, NE	Feb 23, 2017	May 1, 2017	67	Certified
Instructional Design and Technology Coordinator A-16355-82757	$61,806	Lincoln, NE	Dec 20, 2016	Mar 10, 2017	80	Certified-Expired
Project Accountant A-16335-75521	$64,355	Lincoln, NE	Nov 30, 2016	Jan 30, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16236-45231	$64,000	Lincoln, NE	Aug 23, 2016	Nov 9, 2016	78	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16202-34256	$81,000	Lincoln, NE	Jul 20, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	86	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16200-33392	$83,000	Lincoln, NE	Jul 19, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	87	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16197-33032	$195,000	Lincoln, NE	Jul 15, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	108	Certified-Expired

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