Question 1

Does Fort Hays State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fort Hays State University has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 122 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 Fort Hays State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 122 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 Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Fort Hays State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	3	1	429
2022	1	1	0	286
2019	1	1	0	40
2018	4	4	0	97
2017	1	1	0	236
2016	2	2	0	94

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Social Work G-100-23279-415522	$62,000	Hays, KS	Oct 6, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Informatics Instructor G-100-23235-289486	$63,119	Hays, KS	Aug 23, 2023	Oct 23, 2024	427	Certified - Expired
Web Content Developer A-23087-19244	$44,200	Hays, KS	Apr 26, 2023	Apr 25, 2024	365	Certified
Assistant Professor of Social Work A-23034-97187	$62,000	Hays, KS	Mar 3, 2023	Oct 6, 2023	217	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Economics A-22186-83202	$62,500	Hays, KS	Aug 20, 2022	Jun 2, 2023	286	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-19141-08222	$53,304	Hays, KS	May 22, 2019	Jul 1, 2019	40	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-18313-39479	$54,846	Hays, KS	Dec 19, 2018	Apr 11, 2019	113	Certified
Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication A-18312-39042	$51,000	Hays, KS	Nov 30, 2018	Mar 5, 2019	95	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17241-81307	$84,332	Hays, KS	Aug 6, 2018	Oct 2, 2018	57	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Management A-18002-26602	N/A	Hays, KS	Jan 30, 2018	Jun 1, 2018	122	Certified
Blackboard Support Coordinator A-17319-11133	N/A	Hays, KS	Dec 1, 2017	Jul 25, 2018	236	Certified
Assistant Professor of Social Work A-16200-33677	$54,000	Hays, KS	Aug 2, 2016	Nov 7, 2016	97	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies A-16162-20452	$50,000	Hays, KS	Jul 6, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	91	Certified-Expired

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