Question 1

Does University OF Southern California sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Southern California has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 Southern California, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 Southern California?

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 Southern California's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University OF Southern California has a 90.9% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	6	5	1	0	90
2016	5	5	0	0	101

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine A-17171-53548	$190,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 28, 2017	Aug 29, 2017	62	Denied
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17121-32421	$140,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 15, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	95	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17160-48941	$210,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 13, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	99	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17145-43177	$210,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 9, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	102	Certified
Research Programmer II A-17069-12380	$97,008	Marina del Rey, CA	Apr 27, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	53	Certified
Assistant Professor of Teaching A-17009-88712	$61,100	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Clinical Analytics Manager, Anesthesiology A-16032-67617	$110,000	Los Angeles, CA	Oct 25, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	57	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor A-16259-53233	$300,000	Los Angeles, CA	Oct 7, 2016	Dec 19, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Research Programmer I A-16211-37518	$82,014	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 1, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Research A-16180-27226	$145,000	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 19, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	61	Certified-Expired
Lecturer of Biological Sciences A-16042-71968	$54,100	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 16, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	239	Certified-Expired

University OF Southern California — Green Card PERM Data

University OF Southern California PERM & Green Card Filings

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