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PERM cases by fiscal year
Green-card labor certification cases for UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA as published in DOL's PERM disclosure files. Each fiscal year counts the cases DOL decided that year (certified, denied or withdrawn); the certification rate excludes withdrawn cases. The median offered wage is the annualized wage on certified applications.
| Fiscal year | Cases | Certified | Denied | Withdrawn | Cert. rate | Median offered wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $75,000 |
| FY 2009 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 92.3% | $82,500 |
| FY 2010 | 47 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 93.3% | $81,780 |
| FY 2011 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 |
| FY 2012 | 36 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 97.2% | $92,803 |
| FY 2013 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 90.9% | $83,500 |
| FY 2014 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 97.0% | $164,800 |
| FY 2015 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $87,268 |
| FY 2016 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 97.7% | $127,500 |
| FY 2017 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $125,000 |
| FY 2018 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $115,374 |
| FY 2019 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $110,000 |
| FY 2020 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $128,410 |
| FY 2021 | 32 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $94,490 |
| FY 2022 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $97,500 |
| FY 2023 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $93,771 |
| FY 2024 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $100,000 |
| FY 2025 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $160,000 |
| FY 2026 (year-to-date) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $100,533 |
| All years | 530 | 512 | 9 | 9 | 98.3% | — |
Recent volume — FY 2023: 14, FY 2024: 19, FY 2025: 18 cases. The busiest year on record was FY 2010 with 47 cases decided.
Current PERM case status
ImmiLane's case-status tracker re-scans DOL's public PERM records several times a day for cases filed since December 2024. For UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA it currently tracks 20 filings: 17 certified, 3 still pending (3 in analyst review), 0 denied and 0 withdrawn. Certification rate among decided cases: 100.0%. Most recent filing seen: Sep 12, 2026.
- Certified17
- Analyst review3
DOL is currently adjudicating December 2025 filings (35% of that month processed, 9,052 cases remaining) — see the live PERM processing time tracker. Live tracker data as of Oct 3, 2026, 6:56 AM ET.
Job titles in these recent filings: Clinical Assistant Professor (4), Assistant Professor (4), Lecturer (3), Data Management Analyst III (2), Clinical Assistant Professor (2), UF Health Physician (1).
PERM processing time
DOL adjudicates PERM applications in filing-date order, not by employer, so a case from UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA waits in the same queue as every other case filed the same month. As of Oct 3, 2026, 6:55 AM ET, DOL is working on December 2025 filings and recently decided cases averaged 303 days from filing to decision (certified cases 300 days). Audited cases take longer — see the PERM audits and RFIs guide.
Filing-to-decision times for this employer's certified PERM cases, by the fiscal year of the DOL decision (from DOL's PERM disclosure files):
| Decision FY | Certified cases | Median days | 25th pct. | 75th pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | 32 | 130 | 117 | 146 |
| FY 2021 | 31 | 180 | 162 | 220 |
| FY 2022 | 20 | 177 | 170 | 201 |
| FY 2023 | 14 | 294 | 258 | 312 |
| FY 2024 | 19 | 388 | 384 | 396 |
| FY 2025 | 17 | 484 | 477 | 497 |
| FY 2026 | 5 | 504 | 504 | 510 |
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Job titles sponsored
The most common job titles on UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA's PERM applications (FY2020–FY2026 disclosure data; top 10 titles, 400 cases):
| PERM job title | Cases |
|---|---|
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 132 |
| Assistant Professor | 121 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 74 |
| Lecturer | 23 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 14 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | 9 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | 7 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 |
Work locations
Primary worksite locations on UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA's PERM applications, from DOL's PERM disclosure files for decisions in FY2020 – FY2026 Q2 (141 cases):
| Worksite state | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 141 | 100.0% |
| Worksite city | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 125 | 88.7% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 12 | 8.5% |
| Wimauma, FL | 1 | 0.7% |
| Marianna, FL | 1 | 0.7% |
| Old Town, FL | 1 | 0.7% |
| Seffner, FL | 1 | 0.7% |
H-1B salaries and LCA filings
In FY2025, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA had 143 certified H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) positions with a median offered salary of $90,000; about 100% of those positions were offered at or above the DOL prevailing wage. Across all years on record (FY 2008 onward) it has 3,667 LCA filings.
Top H-1B occupations by offered wage (FY2025, top 10):
| Occupation | LCAs | 10th pct. | Median | 90th pct. | Prevailing (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1071.00 | 20 | $77,186 | $170,000 | $268,582 | $54,090 |
| Physicians, All Other SOC 29-1229.00 | 13 | $205,968 | $226,204 | $344,710 | $74,464 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists SOC 19-1042.00 | 12 | $57,670 | $62,142 | $74,638 | $57,283 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other SOC 19-1029.00 | 10 | $53,189 | $62,616 | $220,022 | $48,422 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1011.00 | 7 | $92,200 | $205,000 | $250,000 | $55,370 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists SOC 19-1021.00 | 7 | $60,330 | $65,640 | $78,023 | $50,149 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1032.00 | 6 | $92,234 | $100,000 | $108,177 | $54,022 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1042.00 | 4 | $68,500 | $86,000 | $117,500 | $57,630 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists SOC 19-1029.02 | 4 | $63,628 | $67,188 | $69,753 | $47,352 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1063.00 | 4 | $101,000 | $122,500 | $137,700 | $49,895 |
| Fiscal year | LCA filings | Certified | Median offered wage | Median prevailing wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 353 | 328 | $45,277 | $34,974 |
| FY 2009 | 259 | 240 | $43,260 | $32,240 |
| FY 2010 | 211 | 190 | $50,000 | $34,154 |
| FY 2011 | 239 | 215 | $50,000 | $39,624 |
| FY 2012 | 253 | 205 | $50,473 | $40,061 |
| FY 2013 | 208 | 166 | $53,714 | $47,073 |
| FY 2014 | 201 | 182 | $55,000 | $48,327 |
| FY 2015 | 231 | 192 | $56,756 | $43,347 |
| FY 2016 | 210 | 157 | $72,979 | $48,610 |
| FY 2017 | 255 | 217 | $70,000 | $51,272 |
| FY 2018 | 246 | 208 | $82,250 | $54,925 |
| FY 2019 | 272 | 228 | $80,500 | $53,674 |
| FY 2020 | 23 | 21 | $90,000 | $69,181 |
| FY 2021 | 52 | 48 | $84,494 | $59,838 |
| FY 2022 | 102 | 96 | $83,045 | $48,381 |
| FY 2023 | 67 | 57 | $105,000 | $60,445 |
| FY 2024 | 75 | 60 | $80,000 | $56,600 |
| FY 2025 | 143 | 108 | $90,000 | $55,373 |
| FY 2026 (year-to-date) | 267 | 227 | $90,000 | $62,962 |
Offered wages over time
| Fiscal year | PERM offered wage (median) | H-1B offered wage (median) | Prevailing wage (median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | $75,000 | $45,277 | $34,974 |
| FY 2009 | $82,500 | $43,260 | $32,240 |
| FY 2010 | $81,780 | $50,000 | $34,154 |
| FY 2011 | $110,000 | $50,000 | $39,624 |
| FY 2012 | $92,803 | $50,473 | $40,061 |
| FY 2013 | $83,500 | $53,714 | $47,073 |
| FY 2014 | $164,800 | $55,000 | $48,327 |
| FY 2015 | $87,268 | $56,756 | $43,347 |
| FY 2016 | $127,500 | $72,979 | $48,610 |
| FY 2017 | $125,000 | $70,000 | $51,272 |
| FY 2018 | $115,374 | $82,250 | $54,925 |
| FY 2019 | $110,000 | $80,500 | $53,674 |
| FY 2020 | $128,410 | $90,000 | $69,181 |
| FY 2021 | $94,490 | $84,494 | $59,838 |
| FY 2022 | $97,500 | $83,045 | $48,381 |
| FY 2023 | $93,771 | $105,000 | $60,445 |
| FY 2024 | $100,000 | $80,000 | $56,600 |
| FY 2025 | $160,000 | $90,000 | $55,373 |
| FY 2026 | $100,533 | $90,000 | $62,962 |
Annualized medians of certified filings. PERM (green card) wages come from the ETA-9089 offered wage, H-1B offered and prevailing wages from the ETA-9035 LCA disclosure. FY2026 is year-to-date.
Frequently asked questions
Does UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA sponsor green cards?
Yes. DOL disclosure data shows 530 PERM labor certification applications from UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA between FY 2008 and FY 2026. PERM is the first step of the employer-sponsored (EB-2/EB-3) green card process. The live tracker also shows 3 of its recent filings still pending with DOL.
What is UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA's PERM approval rate?
98.3%: 512 of 521 adjudicated cases (certified plus denied, withdrawn cases excluded) were certified across all years in DOL disclosure data. Among cases in the live tracker decided since December 2024, the certification rate is 100.0%.
How long does PERM take at UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA?
DOL processes PERM in filing-date order regardless of employer. As of Oct 3, 2026, 6:55 AM ET it is adjudicating December 2025 filings, and recently decided cases averaged 303 days from filing to decision. This employer's certified cases decided in FY 2026 had a median of 504 days from filing to decision.
Which jobs does UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA sponsor for green cards?
The most common PERM job titles are Clinical Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Lecturer, Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.
How much does UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA pay H-1B workers?
The median offered H-1B salary in FY2025 LCA filings was $90,000 across 143 certified positions, and about 100% of positions were at or above the DOL prevailing wage.
Where are UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA's sponsored jobs located?
The most common primary worksite states on its PERM applications are FL (141).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — PERM (ETA-9089) and LCA (ETA-9035) disclosure files, FY 2008–FY 2026 (FY2026 year-to-date; fiscal years run October–September and reflect the year of DOL's decision); ImmiLane live PERM case-status tracker (filings since November 2024, updated Oct 3, 2026, 6:56 AM ET). Rank is by PERM filing volume among 98,088 employers in the same disclosure data. Page updated Oct 3, 2026.
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