Question 1

Does Georgia Southern University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Georgia Southern University has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Georgia Southern University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Georgia Southern 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 Georgia Southern University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Georgia Southern University has a 94.7% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (18 certified, 1 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	9	8	0	1	61
2017	5	5	0	0	120
2016	7	5	1	1	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering A-18242-13394	$83,000	Statesboro, GA	Sep 17, 2018	Nov 19, 2018	63	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) A-18249-15437	$85,000	Statesboro, GA	Sep 14, 2018	Nov 15, 2018	62	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Networking & Cybersecurity/Communication Systems A-18245-13912	$85,000	Statesboro, GA	Sep 3, 2018	Nov 1, 2018	59	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Cell Biology A-18242-13250	$62,000	Statesboro, GA	Sep 2, 2018	Nov 1, 2018	60	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE A-18242-13336	$85,000	Statesboro, GA	Aug 31, 2018	Nov 7, 2018	68	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Networking & Cybersecurity/Communication Systems A-18218-04983	$85,000	Statesboro, GA	Aug 24, 2018	Oct 29, 2018	66	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS A-18228-08281	$60,000	Statesboro, GA	Aug 20, 2018	Oct 10, 2018	51	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management A-18208-02067	$130,000	Statesboro, GA	Aug 16, 2018	Oct 10, 2018	55	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Networking & Cybersecurity/Communication Systems A-18218-04766	N/A	Statesboro, GA	Aug 15, 2018	Sep 2, 2018	18	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering A-17263-89150	N/A	Statesboro, GA	Sep 28, 2017	Feb 9, 2018	134	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING A-17242-81813	N/A	Statesboro, GA	Sep 22, 2017	Feb 14, 2018	145	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-17242-81607	N/A	Statesboro, GA	Sep 5, 2017	Feb 14, 2018	162	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCES A-17004-87204	$80,000	Statesboro, GA	Jan 20, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	83	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCES A-17004-87145	$80,000	Statesboro, GA	Jan 20, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	83	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING A-16266-55424	$80,000	STATESBORO, GA	Nov 30, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	2	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) A-16267-55852	$80,000	Statesboro, GA	Oct 27, 2016	Dec 13, 2016	47	Certified-Expired
Lecturer of Mathematics A-16270-56388	$55,740	Statesboro, GA	Sep 30, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	63	Certified-Expired
Lecturer of Statistics A-16261-53678	$55,740	Statesboro, GA	Sep 30, 2016	May 19, 2017	231	Certified
Assistant Professor of Construction Management A-16204-35298	$78,000	Statesboro, GA	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	83	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-16178-26056	$64,000	Statesboro, GA	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	71	Certified-Expired
Lecturer in Chinese A-16022-64250	$57,347	Statesboro, GA	Feb 23, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	302	Denied

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