Question 1

Does Austin Peay State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Austin Peay State University has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 199 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 Austin Peay State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 199 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 Austin Peay 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 Austin Peay State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Austin Peay State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	3	3	0	0	248
2019	1	1	0	0	59

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-20164-64869	$71,500	Clarksville, TN	Jul 27, 2020	Mar 3, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - Ceramics A-20134-53993	$50,000	Clarksville, TN	Jul 2, 2020	Jun 11, 2021	344	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20133-53380	$58,213	Clarksville, TN	May 22, 2020	Nov 17, 2020	179	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - Early Childhood A-19043-72625	$59,124	Clarksville, TN	Apr 22, 2019	Jun 20, 2019	59	Certified

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