Question 1

Does Longwood University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Longwood University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 176 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 Longwood University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 176 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 Longwood 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 Longwood University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Longwood University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	449
2021	1	1	176
2020	1	1	226
2018	2	2	105

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Finance G-300-23229-273432	$51,150	Farmville, VA	Aug 17, 2023	Nov 8, 2024	449	Certified - Expired
Lecturer of Biology A-20357-35908	$44,720	Farmville, VA	Jan 5, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	176	Certified
Sr. Int'l Admissions Counselor & Student Support A-20197-76909	$45,211	Farmville, VA	Aug 26, 2020	Apr 9, 2021	226	Certified
Assistant Athletic Trainer A-18036-39640	N/A	Farmville, VA	May 11, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	82	Certified
Head Coach Women's Golf A-17335-16726	N/A	Farmville, VA	Jan 8, 2018	May 16, 2018	128	Certified

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