Question 1

Does University of San Diego sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of San Diego has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 277 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 San Diego, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 277 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 San Diego?

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 San Diego's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of San Diego has a 88.9% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (8 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	505
2022	1	0	1	—
2020	2	2	0	200
2018	1	1	0	128
2017	1	1	0	139

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (#MW-0918) G-100-23268-379723	$79,169	San Diego, CA	Sep 25, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance G-100-23261-355620	$163,380	San Diego, CA	Sep 18, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance G-100-23261-355441	$163,380	San Diego, CA	Sep 18, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Manager, Analysts Team (#RD-0319) G-100-23254-337159	$109,595	San Diego, CA	Sep 11, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	512	Certified - Expired
Technical Policy Analyst II A-22003-92988	$58,812	San Diego, CA	Feb 14, 2022	Nov 18, 2022	277	Denied
Identity Management Engineer A-20261-01101	$104,520	San Diego, CA	Dec 2, 2020	Jun 4, 2021	184	Certified
Assistant/Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management A-20157-62405	$140,000	San Diego, CA	Jul 7, 2020	Feb 8, 2021	216	Certified-Expired
Program Coordinator, Justice in Mexico Program A-17276-94258	N/A	San Diego, CA	Jan 29, 2018	Jun 6, 2018	128	Certified
Assistant Professor, Management *See H.11 A-17321-11975	N/A	San Diego, CA	Dec 21, 2017	May 9, 2018	139	Certified

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