Question 1

Does University of Northern Iowa sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Northern Iowa 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 107 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 Iowa, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 107 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 Iowa?

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 Iowa's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Northern Iowa has a 100% PERM approval rate across 18 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	4	4	393
2022	1	1	349
2020	3	3	187
2019	2	2	72
2018	7	7	82
2016	1	1	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Art G-300-23181-161307	$54,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 1, 2024	398	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Biomechanics G-300-23180-153459	$57,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 23, 2024	390	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Finance G-300-23180-152484	$121,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 23, 2024	390	Certified
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management (Tenure Track) A-23010-84916	$105,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Jan 17, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	401	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenure Track) A-22354-77100	$121,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 5, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Business Administration A-20328-24804	$100,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Dec 8, 2020	Jun 8, 2021	182	Certified
Assistant Professor of Education (TESOL) A-20325-23971	$53,500	Cedar Falls, IA	Nov 20, 2020	May 26, 2021	187	Certified
Assistant Professor of Social Work A-20295-12238	$55,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Oct 21, 2020	Jun 16, 2021	238	Certified
Assistant Professor of Library Assessment A-19179-24981	$58,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 28, 2019	Sep 9, 2019	73	Certified
Assistant Professor of TESOL and Applied Linguistics A-19177-23595	$53,533	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 26, 2019	Sep 5, 2019	71	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) A-18155-82456	N/A	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 4, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	72	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) A-18155-82398	N/A	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 4, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	72	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) A-18155-82371	N/A	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 4, 2018	Aug 14, 2018	71	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) A-18152-81833	N/A	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 1, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	77	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) A-18100-61308	N/A	Cedar Falls, IA	Jun 1, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	77	Certified
Assistant Professor of Business A-18100-61309	N/A	Cedar Falls, IA	May 4, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	88	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) A-17353-23403	N/A	Cedar Falls, IA	Jan 10, 2018	May 16, 2018	126	Certified
Assistant Professor of Counseling A-16350-81443	$48,000	Cedar Falls, IA	Dec 15, 2016	Mar 10, 2017	85	Certified-Expired

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