Question 1

Does University of Richmond sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Richmond has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 181 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 Richmond, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 181 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 Richmond?

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 Richmond's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Richmond has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	508
2023	3	3	425
2021	2	2	171
2020	2	2	178
2018	4	4	72
2016	1	1	199

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Economics and PPEL G-300-24039-704755	$113,000	Richmond, VA	Feb 8, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	508	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-23268-377158	$115,000	Richmond, VA	Sep 25, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	494	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance A-23067-10390	$180,000	Richmond, VA	Mar 21, 2023	Apr 15, 2024	391	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance A-23067-10282	$180,000	Richmond, VA	Mar 21, 2023	Apr 15, 2024	391	Certified
Assistant Professor in Computer Science A-21113-77752	$100,000	Richmond, VA	Apr 28, 2021	Sep 24, 2021	149	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management A-20364-37579	$144,000	Richmond, VA	Jan 4, 2021	Jul 16, 2021	193	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems A-20149-59328	$147,000	Richmond, VA	Jun 3, 2020	Dec 1, 2020	181	Certified-Expired
Student Support Counselor A-20137-55199	$60,000	Richmond, VA	May 19, 2020	Nov 10, 2020	175	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance A-18347-52186	$170,000	Richmond, VA	Dec 17, 2018	Apr 10, 2019	114	Certified
Assistant Professor, Operations Management A-18198-98208	N/A	Richmond, VA	Jul 31, 2018	Sep 19, 2018	50	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance A-18190-95400	N/A	Richmond, VA	Jul 12, 2018	Sep 14, 2018	64	Certified
Assistant Professor of Health Psychology A-18163-85636	N/A	Richmond, VA	Jun 18, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	58	Certified
Assistant Professor of Scene Design A-16299-65061	$75,000	Richmond, VA	Nov 15, 2016	Jun 2, 2017	199	Certified

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