Question 1

Does Ferris State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ferris 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 248 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 Ferris State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 248 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 Ferris 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 Ferris State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ferris State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	486
2022	1	1	256
2017	1	1	51
2016	1	1	240

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Application Analyst G-100-23352-574963	$79,602	Big Rapids, MI	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 17, 2025	486	Certified
Associate Professor of Architecture and Facility Management A-22126-51594	$90,612	Big Rapids, MI	Jun 6, 2022	Feb 17, 2023	256	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems A-16290-62170	$100,369	Big Rapids, MI	Jan 24, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	51	Certified-Expired
Intensive English Program Faculty A-16058-77816	$60,193	Big Rapids, MI	Jun 14, 2016	Feb 9, 2017	240	Certified-Expired

Ferris State University — Green Card PERM Data

Ferris State University PERM & Green Card Filings

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