Question 1

Does East Tennessee State University (ETSU) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 458 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 East Tennessee State University (ETSU), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 458 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 East Tennessee State University (ETSU)?

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 East Tennessee State University (ETSU)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	3	3	0	461
2024	4	4	0	479
2023	4	3	1	369

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant/ Associate Professor - Pediatric Pulmonology G-300-25062-738482	$104,500	Johnson City, TN	Mar 3, 2025	May 14, 2026	437	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computing G-300-25037-671959	$100,632	Johnson City, TN	Feb 6, 2025	May 13, 2026	461	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-25017-626619	$107,635	Kingsport, TN	Jan 17, 2025	Apr 30, 2026	468	Certified
Assistant/Associate Professor G-300-24281-390801	$60,000	Johnson City, TN	Oct 7, 2024	Feb 18, 2026	499	Certified
System Administrator G-100-24132-984931	$67,954	Johnson City, TN	May 11, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	458	Certified
Assistant Professor, Infectious Disease G-300-24046-722090	$86,944	Kingsport, TN	Feb 15, 2024	Jun 12, 2025	483	Certified
BILLING & COLLECTION SPECIALIST G-200-24025-666762	$39,000	Johnson City, TN	Jan 25, 2024	May 14, 2025	475	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23143-46198	$113,000	Johnson City, TN	May 28, 2023	May 30, 2024	368	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23137-43708	$60,000	Johnson City, TN	May 27, 2023	May 30, 2024	369	Certified
Assistant/Associate Professor - Hematology/Oncology A-23131-40782	$93,663	Johnson City, TN	May 25, 2023	May 30, 2024	371	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23125-38128	$113,000	Johnson City, TN	May 23, 2023	May 23, 2023	0	Withdrawn

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) — Green Card PERM Data

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) PERM & Green Card Filings

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All PERM Filings

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