Question 1

Does Loyola University New Orleans sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Loyola University New Orleans 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 491 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 Loyola University New Orleans, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 Loyola University New Orleans?

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 Loyola University New Orleans's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Loyola University New Orleans has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	449
2024	2	2	495
2023	1	1	506
2018	1	1	101

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-25044-690251	$67,500	New Orleans, LA	Feb 13, 2025	May 8, 2026	449	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24200-206565	$60,000	New Orleans, LA	Jul 18, 2024	Nov 21, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-24193-190692	$65,000	New Orleans, LA	Jul 11, 2024	Nov 21, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23312-486993	$58,000	New Orleans, LA	Nov 8, 2023	Mar 28, 2025	506	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-18059-48115	N/A	New Orleans, LA	Mar 12, 2018	Jun 21, 2018	101	Certified

Loyola University New Orleans — Green Card PERM Data

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