Question 1

Does Wilkes University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wilkes University has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 111 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 Wilkes University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 111 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Wilkes University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	1	1	182
2019	1	1	100
2017	3	3	120
2016	1	1	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Management A-20277-07048	$82,000	Wilkes-Barre, PA	Dec 7, 2020	Jun 7, 2021	182	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-18227-07918	$64,000	Wilkes-Barre, PA	Jan 8, 2019	Apr 18, 2019	100	Certified
Assistant Professor in Hospitality A-17291-00207	N/A	Wilkes-Barre, PA	Nov 16, 2017	Apr 5, 2018	140	Certified
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering A-17221-73911	N/A	Wilkes-Barre, PA	Aug 29, 2017	Dec 29, 2017	122	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor in Modern World History A-16252-50579	$57,400	Wilkes-Barre, PA	May 30, 2017	Sep 6, 2017	99	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16287-61629	$80,000	Wilkes-Barre, PA	Dec 19, 2016	Feb 23, 2017	66	Certified-Expired

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