Question 1

Does Utah Valley University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Utah Valley University 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 77 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 Utah Valley University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Utah Valley University?

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 Utah Valley University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Utah Valley University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	1	1	343
2018	1	1	77
2017	3	3	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics A-20125-50024	$65,347	Orem, UT	May 21, 2020	Apr 29, 2021	343	Certified
Assistant Professor - Biology A-18096-60247	N/A	Orem, UT	May 16, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	77	Certified
Assistant Professor - Technology Management A-17177-56308	N/A	Orem, UT	Jul 14, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	112	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor- Finance A-16257-52137	$107,490	Orem, UT	Apr 5, 2017	Jun 15, 2017	71	Certified
Assistant Professor - Personal Finance Planning A-16260-53608	$105,027	Orem, UT	Feb 24, 2017	Apr 27, 2017	62	Certified

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