Question 1

Does Western Governors University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western Governors University has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 198 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 Western Governors University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 198 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 Western Governors 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 Western Governors University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Western Governors University has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	4	3	0	1	260
2021	1	1	0	0	172
2020	3	3	0	0	190
2018	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Cloud Engineer II A-22343-71370	$106,510	Salt Lake City, UT	Dec 12, 2022	Dec 12, 2022	0	Withdrawn
Senior Software Engineer A-22025-02693	$110,500	Salt Lake City, UT	Mar 2, 2022	Nov 17, 2022	260	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-22025-02754	$105,000	Salt Lake City, UT	Feb 28, 2022	Nov 15, 2022	260	Certified-Expired
Staff Software Engineer A-22024-02040	$117,690	Salt Lake City, UT	Feb 28, 2022	Nov 10, 2022	255	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-20366-38148	$118,584	Salt Lake City, UT	Jan 11, 2021	Jul 2, 2021	172	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-20300-13325	$108,000	Salt Lake City, UT	Dec 18, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	179	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-20295-12158	$118,730	Salt Lake City, UT	Nov 17, 2020	May 26, 2021	190	Certified
Director, Business Intelligence A-20233-90561	$163,800	Salt Lake City, UT	Oct 21, 2020	May 7, 2021	198	Certified
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE / SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, BI SYSTEMS A-18291-30629	$140,000	SALT LAKE CITY, UT	Oct 15, 2018	May 28, 2019	225	Denied

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