Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL has filed 18 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 89 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 NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 89 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 NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL?

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 NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL has a 100% PERM approval rate across 18 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	465
2023	1	1	476
2019	5	5	78
2018	5	5	78
2017	3	3	132
2016	2	2	153

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor - Finance G-300-24180-161017	$270,000	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	459	Certified
Assistant Professor - Marketing G-300-24169-117959	$217,433	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 17, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	470	Certified
Assistant Professor - Finance G-300-23217-241602	$255,000	Chapel Hill, NC	Aug 5, 2023	Nov 23, 2024	476	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor - Finance A-19169-19704	$242,504	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 20, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	78	Certified
Assistant Professor - Finance A-19169-19662	$242,504	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 20, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	78	Certified
Assistant Professor - Operations A-19158-15526	$185,120	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 8, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	95	Certified
Teaching Assistant Professor in Russian A-19139-07065	$45,000	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 3, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	100	Certified
Assistant Professor - Organizational Behavior A-19113-96155	$186,455	Chapel Hill, NC	Apr 29, 2019	Jun 19, 2019	51	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18179-92324	N/A	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 28, 2018	Aug 28, 2018	61	Certified
Lecturer in Korean A-18158-83811	N/A	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 7, 2018	Aug 28, 2018	82	Certified
Assistant Professor - Finance A-18156-83058	N/A	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 6, 2018	Aug 14, 2018	69	Certified
Assistant Professor - Finance A-18156-82967	N/A	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 6, 2018	Aug 28, 2018	83	Certified
Assistant Professor - Organizational Behavior A-18131-74462	N/A	Chapel Hill, NC	May 15, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	78	Certified
Assistant Professor - Marketing A-17335-16662	N/A	Chapel Hill, NC	Dec 18, 2017	May 1, 2018	134	Certified
Assistant Professor - Marketing A-17320-11416	N/A	Chapel Hill, NC	Nov 30, 2017	Apr 24, 2018	145	Certified
Assistant Professor - Operations A-17151-44839	$170,000	Chapel Hill, NC	Jun 2, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	117	Certified
Assistant Professor - Finance A-16314-69729	$220,000	Chapel Hill, NC	Dec 19, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	74	Certified-Expired
Lecturer in Hebrew A-16237-45706	$45,604	Chapel Hill, NC	Aug 26, 2016	Apr 14, 2017	231	Certified

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