Question 1

Does Western Illinois University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western Illinois University has filed 16 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 170 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 Illinois University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 170 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 Illinois 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 Illinois University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Western Illinois University has a 93.8% PERM approval rate across 16 total applications (15 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	4	3	1	498
2022	2	2	0	324
2021	1	1	0	173
2020	1	1	0	203
2019	2	2	0	71
2018	2	2	0	58
2017	3	3	0	148
2016	1	1	0	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-23297-451735	$77,112	Moline, IL	Oct 24, 2023	Feb 28, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Accountancy G-300-23277-410372	$160,008	Moline, IL	Oct 4, 2023	Feb 28, 2025	513	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23277-410371	$94,668	Macomb, IL	Oct 4, 2023	Jun 5, 2025	610	Denied
Assistant Professor G-300-23263-362501	$119,988	Macomb, IL	Sep 20, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-22284-37451	$59,670	Macomb, IL	Oct 11, 2022	Aug 24, 2023	317	Certified
Assistant Professor of Communication A-22249-17318	$60,696	Macomb, IL	Sep 6, 2022	Aug 2, 2023	330	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-21008-40394	$85,005	Macomb, IL	Jan 8, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	173	Certified
Instructor/Assistant Professor A-20318-21029	$85,005	Macomb, IL	Nov 13, 2020	Jun 4, 2021	203	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19172-21588	$66,170	Macomb, IL	Jun 21, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	82	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management A-19143-09396	$99,999	Macomb, IL	May 23, 2019	Jul 22, 2019	60	Certified
Associate Professor of Statistics A-18192-96288	N/A	Macomb, IL	Jul 11, 2018	Aug 31, 2018	51	Certified
Assistant Professor of Communication A-18186-94547	N/A	Macomb, IL	Jul 5, 2018	Sep 7, 2018	64	Certified
Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management A-17290-99503	N/A	Macomb, IL	Oct 18, 2017	Mar 23, 2018	156	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17278-95106	N/A	Macomb, IL	Oct 5, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	167	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17172-54408	N/A	Macomb, IL	Jun 26, 2017	Oct 25, 2017	121	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Public Relations A-16319-71121	$57,861	Macomb, IL	Nov 14, 2016	Jan 24, 2017	71	Certified-Expired

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