Question 1

Does Jackson State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jackson State University has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 260 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 Jackson State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 260 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 Jackson 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 Jackson State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Jackson State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	431
2022	1	1	262
2020	2	2	282
2017	1	1	81
2016	1	1	257

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-23194-186495	$104,826	Jackson, MS	Jul 13, 2023	Sep 16, 2024	431	Certified
Associate Professor A-22166-72539	$120,000	Jackson, MS	Jun 24, 2022	Mar 13, 2023	262	Certified-Expired
Assistant Director, Athletic Academic Advising A-20226-88146	$44,000	Jackson, MS	Sep 2, 2020	Aug 6, 2021	338	Certified
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach A-20210-82045	$25,000	Jackson, MS	Aug 10, 2020	Mar 23, 2021	225	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16279-59131	$39,590	Jackson, MS	Jan 9, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	81	Certified-Expired
Computer User Support Specialist A-16189-30362	$47,986	Jackson, MS	Aug 3, 2016	Apr 17, 2017	257	Certified

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