Question 1

Does Western Oregon University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western Oregon University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 164 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 Oregon University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 164 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 Oregon 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 Oregon University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Western Oregon University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	1	1	166
2019	2	2	69
2017	2	2	167

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood/Elementary Education A-21104-74296	$58,218	Monmouth, OR	Apr 14, 2021	Sep 27, 2021	166	Certified
Assistant Professor, Biology A-19066-79883	$55,089	Monmouth, OR	Mar 21, 2019	May 29, 2019	69	Certified
Assistant Professor, Chemistry A-19050-74619	$54,582	Monmouth, OR	Mar 7, 2019	May 15, 2019	69	Certified
Assistant Professor, Business and Finance A-17282-96292	N/A	Monmouth, OR	Oct 10, 2017	Mar 23, 2018	164	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice A-17276-94378	N/A	Monmouth, OR	Oct 3, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	169	Certified-Expired

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