Question 1

Does Florida Institute of Technology sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Florida Institute of Technology 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 145 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 Institute of Technology, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 145 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 Institute of Technology?

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 Institute of Technology's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Florida Institute of Technology has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	474
2023	1	1	374
2022	1	1	282
2019	1	1	95
2017	2	2	145
2016	2	2	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24104-884773	$96,462	Melbourne, FL	Apr 13, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	474	Certified
Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design (CAMID) A-23116-33276	$115,000	Melbourne, FL	May 26, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	374	Certified
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Standardization A-22123-49396	$69,293	Melbourne, FL	May 17, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	282	Certified-Expired
Associate Director of Application Development A-18360-56539	$75,000	Melbourne, FL	Jan 14, 2019	Apr 19, 2019	95	Certified
Instructor A-17326-13361	N/A	Melbourne, FL	Dec 8, 2017	Apr 25, 2018	138	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17306-06217	N/A	Melbourne, FL	Nov 6, 2017	Apr 6, 2018	151	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16292-62653	$66,000	Melbourne, FL	Dec 8, 2016	Feb 9, 2017	63	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering A-16193-31244	$75,000	Melbourne, FL	Jul 12, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	91	Certified-Expired

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