Question 1

Does University of Northern Colorado sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Northern Colorado 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 143 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 Northern Colorado, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 143 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 Northern Colorado?

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 Northern Colorado's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Northern Colorado has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	6	5	1	490
2020	3	3	0	258
2018	3	3	0	69
2017	4	4	0	132
2016	3	3	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Instructional Designer G-100-24299-433149	$57,000	Greeley, CO	Oct 25, 2024	Mar 17, 2025	143	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences G-100-24201-210486	$60,000	Greeley, CO	Jul 19, 2024	Dec 5, 2025	504	Certified
Assistant Professor, Marketing (Tenure-Track) G-100-24179-155041	$90,000	Greeley, CO	Jun 27, 2024	Nov 3, 2025	494	Certified
Assistant Professor, Sport Administration G-100-24179-154036	$40,750	Greeley, CO	Jun 27, 2024	Nov 3, 2025	494	Certified
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design/Digital Art G-100-24162-091147	$54,000	Greeley, CO	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	477	Certified
Director of Orchestra (Assistant Professor) G-300-24150-046098	$71,500	Greeley, CO	May 29, 2024	Sep 2, 2025	461	Certified
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education A-20232-90072	$56,257	Greeley, CO	Oct 20, 2020	May 7, 2021	199	Certified
Financial Aid Counselor – NCAA and Verification A-20231-89634	$50,232	Greeley, CO	Aug 27, 2020	Apr 14, 2021	230	Certified
Coordinator for Facilities and Events, Athletics Department A-20163-64702	$55,187	Greeley, CO	Aug 18, 2020	Jul 29, 2021	345	Certified
Assistant Professor of Statistics A-18219-05193	$69,500	Greeley, CO	Sep 6, 2018	Nov 2, 2018	57	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology A-18219-05180	$53,000	Greeley, CO	Aug 20, 2018	Oct 12, 2018	53	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Applied Statistics & Research Methods A-18093-58702	N/A	Greeley, CO	Apr 18, 2018	Jul 24, 2018	97	Certified
Coordinator for Asian Educational Partnerships & Support Services A-17348-21752	N/A	Greeley, CO	Dec 22, 2017	May 11, 2018	140	Certified
Education Librarian (Assistant Professor) - *See H.11. A-17346-20793	N/A	Greeley, CO	Dec 22, 2017	May 11, 2018	140	Certified
Assistant Professor of Sport Administration A-17261-88292	N/A	Greeley, CO	Sep 26, 2017	Mar 6, 2018	161	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Asian History A-17177-56490	$52,000	Greeley, CO	Jun 28, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	85	Certified
Assistant Professor of Couseling Psychology A-16258-52690	$53,000	Greeley, CO	Oct 21, 2016	Dec 16, 2016	56	Certified-Expired
Assistant Soccer Coach A-16270-56163	$33,577	Greeley, CO	Oct 18, 2016	Dec 14, 2016	57	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of English as Second Language(ESL)/Bilingual Education A-16183-28790	$49,329	Greeley, CO	Jul 27, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	84	Certified-Expired

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