Question 1

Does Governors State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Governors State University has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 164 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 Governors State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 164 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 Governors 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 Governors State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Governors State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	0	1	—
2021	3	3	0	0	166

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Communication G-100-25240-274703	$67,334	University Park, IL	Aug 28, 2025	Feb 5, 2026	161	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Management A-21071-61764	$104,806	University Park, IL	Mar 18, 2021	Aug 19, 2021	154	Certified
Assistant Professor A-21035-49187	$66,788	University Park, IL	Feb 4, 2021	Jul 20, 2021	166	Certified
Assistant Professor of Health Administration A-21008-40398	$94,325	University Park, IL	Jan 8, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	173	Certified

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