Question 1

Does University of Scranton sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Scranton has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 Scranton, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 Scranton?

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 Scranton's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Scranton has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	512
2023	3	3	399
2022	1	1	342

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24281-389235	$147,000	Scranton, PA	Oct 7, 2024	Mar 3, 2026	512	Certified
Assistant Professor of Cybercrime/Cybersecurity G-300-23198-192996	$69,000	Scranton, PA	Jul 17, 2023	Aug 23, 2024	403	Certified
Assistant Professor of Business Analytics A-23007-83928	$143,000	Scranton, PA	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Management (Organizational Behavior) A-22229-07693	$117,000	Scranton, PA	Jan 13, 2023	Feb 12, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-22313-54867	$65,000	Scranton, PA	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 13, 2023	342	Certified-Expired

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