Question 1

Does Washington and Lee University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Washington and Lee University has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 385 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 Washington and Lee University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 385 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 Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Washington and Lee University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	500
2023	3	3	424
2021	1	1	165
2018	3	3	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Finance G-300-24207-221634	$183,000	Lexington, VA	Jul 25, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	511	Certified
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies G-300-24103-883039	$89,000	Lexington, VA	Apr 12, 2024	Aug 14, 2025	489	Certified
University Counselor G-100-23208-219737	$65,000	Lexington, VA	Jul 27, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	461	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Philosophy A-23083-18183	$86,000	Lexington, VA	Mar 28, 2023	Apr 16, 2024	385	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance A-23066-09655	$205,000	Lexington, VA	Mar 9, 2023	May 9, 2024	427	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-21029-47273	$90,000	Lexington, VA	Mar 12, 2021	Aug 24, 2021	165	Certified
Assistant Professor of Politics A-18220-05553	$77,500	Lexington, VA	Aug 9, 2018	Oct 24, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Islamic Religion and History A-18197-97619	N/A	Lexington, VA	Jul 16, 2018	Sep 5, 2018	51	Certified
Assistant Professor of Art A-18186-94335	N/A	Lexington, VA	Jul 5, 2018	Sep 7, 2018	64	Certified

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