Question 1

Does Western University of Health Sciences sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western University of Health Sciences has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 220 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 University of Health Sciences, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 220 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 University of Health Sciences?

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 University of Health Sciences's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Western University of Health Sciences has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	487
2020	1	1	0	220
2018	1	1	0	100
2016	1	1	0	54

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Applications Developer G-100-24214-238255	$62,941	Pomona, CA	Aug 1, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	364	Withdrawn
Research Analyst G-100-23261-355255	$75,800	Pomona, CA	Sep 18, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor, Dental Medicine A-20206-80832	$173,055	Rancho Mirage, CA	Aug 31, 2020	Apr 8, 2021	220	Certified
Software Architect A-18044-43147	N/A	Pomona, CA	Mar 17, 2018	Jun 25, 2018	100	Certified
Assistant Professor/Vision Science Course Leader A-16294-63766	$106,706	Pomona, CA	Nov 18, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	54	Certified-Expired

Western University of Health Sciences — Green Card PERM Data

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