Question 1

Does Washington University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Washington University has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 79 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 University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 79 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 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 University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Washington University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	8	8	0	0	79
2016	9	9	0	0	83

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17104-25194	$165,000	St. Louis, MO	Jun 5, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	108	Certified
Faculty Member (Instructor/Assistant Professor) A-17045-02623	$120,000	St. Louis, MO	Apr 19, 2017	Jun 21, 2017	63	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16327-73755	$175,000	St. Louis, MO	Feb 9, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	75	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16316-70677	$68,000	St. Louis, MO	Feb 7, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	77	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16301-65893	$169,538	St. Louis, MO	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	82	Certified
Faculty Member (Instructor/Assistant Professor) A-16300-65515	$100,000	St. Louis, MO	Jan 25, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	72	Certified
Faculty Member (Instructor/Assistant Professor) A-16300-65484	$100,000	St. Louis, MO	Jan 25, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	72	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16323-72880	$219,000	St. Louis, MO	Jan 11, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	86	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16316-70585	$97,500	St. Louis, MO	Dec 30, 2016	Feb 17, 2017	49	Certified-Expired
Biomedical Informatics Project Manager I A-16307-67642	$61,145	St. Louis, MO	Dec 12, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor (Infectious Diseases) A-16302-66330	$110,000	St. Louis, MO	Dec 6, 2016	Feb 23, 2017	79	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16313-69422	$165,000	St. Louis, MO	Dec 5, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	78	Certified-Expired
Attending Physician A-16169-23168	$120,000	St. Louis, MO	Jul 22, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	94	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16198-33304	$205,500	St. Louis, MO	Jul 16, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	90	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16179-26581	$205,500	St. Louis, MO	Jul 16, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	90	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16166-21493	$205,137	St. Louis, MO	Jul 16, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	88	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16166-21490	$205,500	St. Louis, MO	Jul 16, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	88	Certified-Expired

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