Question 1

Does Widener University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Widener University has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 306 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 Widener University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 306 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 Widener 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 Widener University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Widener University has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	0	380
2022	5	4	1	0	306
2018	1	1	0	0	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Strategic Management G-300-24179-152935	$52,000	Chester, PA	Jun 27, 2024	Jul 18, 2025	386	Withdrawn
Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics A-23143-46339	$56,170	Chester, PA	May 31, 2023	Jun 14, 2024	380	Certified
Assistant Professor, Finance A-22201-91507	$120,000	Chester, PA	Sep 19, 2022	Jul 17, 2023	301	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-22244-15539	$85,000	Chester, PA	Sep 16, 2022	Jul 10, 2023	297	Certified
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice A-22242-14149	$51,430	Chester, PA	Sep 12, 2022	Jul 20, 2023	311	Certified
Assistant Professor, Finance A-22186-83246	$91,110	Chester, PA	Aug 11, 2022	Jul 14, 2023	337	Certified
Assistant Teaching Professor A-22074-25498	$125,000	Chester, PA	Apr 8, 2022	Jan 18, 2023	285	Denied
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering A-18096-60095	N/A	Chester, PA	Jun 14, 2018	Aug 16, 2018	63	Certified

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