Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 233 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 THE PACIFIC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 233 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 THE PACIFIC?

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 THE PACIFIC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	487
2022	3	3	0	294
2020	1	1	0	195
2019	1	1	0	79
2018	4	3	1	164
2017	2	2	0	107

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Tenure Track G-300-23319-502838	$97,000	Stockton, CA	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	512	Certified
Tenure Track Professor and Department Chair G-300-23283-420599	$190,000	San Francisco, CA	Oct 10, 2023	Feb 25, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Tenure Track Professor and Department Chair G-300-23233-282172	$195,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 21, 2023	Nov 24, 2024	461	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track G-300-23223-258686	$124,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 11, 2023	Nov 23, 2024	470	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-21350-87609	$78,000	Stockton, CA	Jun 13, 2022	Feb 8, 2023	240	Certified-Expired
Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager A-21343-84343	$64,625	San Francisco, CA	Mar 16, 2022	Mar 21, 2023	370	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-21341-82918	$104,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 3, 2022	Nov 29, 2022	271	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Physics A-20188-72903	$66,034	Stockton, CA	Oct 20, 2020	May 3, 2021	195	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-18295-31713	$88,000	Stockton, CA	Feb 11, 2019	May 1, 2019	79	Certified
Instructional Designer A-18295-31677	$75,694	Stockton, CA	Dec 10, 2018	Jul 31, 2019	233	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-18295-31604	$86,557	Stockton, CA	Nov 8, 2018	Mar 13, 2019	125	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-18295-31578	$55,000	Stockton, CA	Nov 8, 2018	Jan 24, 2019	77	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Cell Biology A-17128-35081	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Jan 12, 2018	May 25, 2018	133	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17244-82813	N/A	Stockton, CA	Dec 12, 2017	May 2, 2018	141	Certified
Assistant Professor of Accounting A-16349-80627	$135,261	Stockton, CA	Feb 13, 2017	Apr 27, 2017	73	Certified

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