Question 1

Does Austin Peay State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Austin Peay State University has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 463 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 463 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Austin Peay State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	460
2024	3	3	495
2023	2	2	440
2020	1	1	224
2018	1	1	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Marketing G-300-25029-651871	$116,000	Clarksville, TN	Jan 29, 2025	May 4, 2026	460	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance G-300-24285-402325	$129,580	Clarksville, TN	Oct 11, 2024	Feb 13, 2026	490	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management G-300-24257-336125	$105,000	Clarksville, TN	Sep 13, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	496	Certified
Assistant Professor - Engineering Technologist G-300-24256-333942	$71,000	Clarksville, TN	Sep 12, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	497	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - MANUFACTURING G-300-23226-263520	$72,700	Clarksville, TN	Aug 14, 2023	Nov 21, 2024	465	Certified - Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - COMP. SCIENCE & INFO. TECHNOLOGY G-300-23198-192969	$76,000	Clarksville, TN	Jul 17, 2023	Sep 4, 2024	415	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-20164-64840	$71,000	Clarksville, TN	Jul 28, 2020	Mar 9, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - History and Philosophy A-18250-15951	$55,281	Clarksville, TN	Oct 10, 2018	Jan 3, 2019	85	Certified-Expired

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