Question 1

Does Albany State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Albany State 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 92 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 Albany State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 92 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 Albany State 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 Albany State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Albany State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	463
2021	1	1	168
2019	1	1	92
2018	1	1	59
2017	1	1	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Music (Applied Piano) G-300-25035-663208	$56,847	Albany, GA	Feb 4, 2025	May 13, 2026	463	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT A-20363-37026	$75,000	ALBANY, GA	Jan 13, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	168	Certified
Instructor in Computer Science/Technical Lead A-18335-46955	$65,686	Albany, GA	Jan 16, 2019	Apr 18, 2019	92	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MARKETING A-18249-15338	$75,000	ALBANY, GA	Sep 7, 2018	Nov 5, 2018	59	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE A-17018-92227	$59,000	ALBANY, GA	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	85	Certified

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