Question 1

Does Western New England University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western New England University has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 179 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 New England University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 179 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 New England 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 New England University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Western New England University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	3	3	260
2020	1	1	227
2019	1	1	71
2018	2	2	119
2017	1	1	127

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Philosophy A-22012-97232	$59,884	SPRINGFIELD, MA	May 5, 2022	Jan 20, 2023	260	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Industrial and Engineering Management A-22012-96932	$87,000	Springfield, MA	Apr 25, 2022	Jan 10, 2023	260	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Statistics A-22013-97548	$70,000	Springfield, MA	Apr 4, 2022	Jan 10, 2023	281	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering A-20120-48706	$83,000	Springfield, MA	Aug 4, 2020	Mar 19, 2021	227	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology A-18311-38521	$71,400	Springfield, MA	Mar 5, 2019	May 15, 2019	71	Certified
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering A-18260-19143	$80,000	Springfield, MA	Oct 2, 2018	Jan 17, 2019	107	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FINANCE A-18018-32589	N/A	SPRINGFIELD, MA	Feb 8, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	131	Certified
Assistant/Associate Professor-Pharmaceutics A-17174-55537	N/A	Springfield, MA	Jul 10, 2017	Nov 14, 2017	127	Certified-Expired

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