Question 1

Does FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY has filed 16 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 298 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 FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 298 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 FLORIDA GULF COAST 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 FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY has a 93.3% PERM approval rate across 16 total applications (14 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	443
2023	6	5	0	1	426
2022	2	2	0	0	298
2020	1	1	0	0	230
2018	2	1	1	0	54
2017	2	2	0	0	111
2016	2	2	0	0	83

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Instructor I,Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing G-300-24181-163040	$63,000	Fort Myers, FL	Jun 29, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	443	Certified
Instructor I G-300-23248-318996	$56,000	Fort Myers, FL	Sep 4, 2023	Jan 8, 2025	492	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23226-263521	$58,938	Fort Myers, FL	Aug 14, 2023	Oct 18, 2024	431	Certified - Expired
Associate Professor G-300-23216-238299	$140,000	Fort Myers, FL	Aug 3, 2023	Oct 21, 2024	445	Certified - Expired
Instructor II G-300-23200-200007	$72,000	Fort Myers, FL	Jul 19, 2023	Sep 18, 2024	427	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23170-125040	$100,000	Fort Myers, FL	Jun 19, 2023	Jul 22, 2024	399	Withdrawn
Instructor I A-22347-72402	$56,240	Fort Myers, FL	Mar 15, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	380	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22179-79430	$61,000	Fort Myers, FL	Sep 7, 2022	Jul 17, 2023	313	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22181-81516	$60,000	Fort Myers, FL	Aug 1, 2022	May 10, 2023	282	Certified
Assistant Professor/Director, Data Analytics A-20237-91342	$101,825	Fort Myers, FL	Sep 1, 2020	Apr 19, 2021	230	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18289-29716	$80,000	Fort Myers, FL	Oct 25, 2018	Jan 29, 2019	96	Denied
Instructor I A-18166-87101	N/A	Fort Myers, FL	Jun 24, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	54	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17229-76812	N/A	Fort Myers, FL	Aug 21, 2017	Jan 5, 2018	137	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17030-96783	$55,720	Fort Myers, FL	Mar 1, 2017	May 25, 2017	85	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16229-42608	$52,000	Fort Myers, FL	Aug 28, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	78	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16196-32551	$50,000	Fort Myers, FL	Jul 15, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	88	Certified-Expired

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