Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 PENNSYLVANIA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 PENNSYLVANIA?

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 PENNSYLVANIA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA has a 95.2% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (20 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	12	11	1	0	79
2016	9	9	0	0	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assitant Professor - CE A-17164-50231	$110,000	Kennett Square, PA	Jun 23, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	90	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17122-32910	$235,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 15, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	96	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17122-32859	$80,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 9, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	102	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-17142-41387	$100,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 1, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	109	Certified
Research Specialist D A-17107-25765	$87,360	Philadelphia, PA	May 30, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	43	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17122-32669	$105,575	Philadelphia, PA	May 10, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	65	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17094-20588	$106,000	Philadelphia, PA	Apr 25, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	55	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17094-20495	$80,000	Philadelphia, PA	Apr 5, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	75	Certified
Laboratory Coordinator (CAAM) A-17051-04938	$61,500	Philadelphia, PA	Mar 10, 2017	May 17, 2017	68	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17024-94660	$150,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jan 24, 2017	Apr 3, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-17017-91832	$184,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jan 17, 2017	Apr 6, 2017	79	Denied
Research Specialist D A-17006-88413	$60,632	Philadelphia, PA	Jan 9, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	80	Certified-Expired
Manager Research Project B A-16326-73344	$82,600	Philadelphia, PA	Dec 21, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	72	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16342-78220	$150,000	Philadelphia, PA	Dec 19, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	74	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery, CE A-16309-68224	$131,725	Kennett Square, PA	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 30, 2017	80	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care A-16286-61142	$200,000	Philadelphia, PA	Nov 9, 2016	Jan 12, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Application Developer Senior A-16260-53294	$65,645	Philadelphia, PA	Oct 25, 2016	Dec 19, 2016	55	Certified-Expired
Research Specialist C A-16267-55589	$42,000	Philadelphia, PA	Oct 20, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Biostatistician (Medical Imaging) A-16270-56391	$62,000	Philadelphia, PA	Oct 12, 2016	Dec 12, 2016	61	Certified-Expired
Staff Psychologist (Counseling Psychologist B) A-16173-24079	$67,055	Philadelphia, PA	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	115	Certified-Expired
Staff Psychologist (Counseling Psychologist B) A-16173-24044	$68,210	Philadelphia, PA	Jul 1, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	115	Certified-Expired

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