Question 1

Does Georgia Southwestern State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Georgia Southwestern 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 208 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 Southwestern State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Georgia Southwestern State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	540
2021	1	1	343
2016	2	2	72

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE G-300-23346-559839	$69,500	AMERICUS, GA	Dec 12, 2023	Jun 4, 2025	540	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY A-21300-64124	$48,900	AMERICUS, GA	Dec 13, 2021	Nov 21, 2022	343	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-16287-61575	$53,000	Americus, GA	Nov 2, 2016	Jan 12, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-16229-42976	$75,000	Americus, GA	Sep 12, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	72	Certified-Expired

Georgia Southwestern State University — Green Card PERM Data

Georgia Southwestern State University PERM & Green Card Filings

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