Question 1

Does McNeese State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. McNeese State University has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 124 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 McNeese State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 124 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 McNeese 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 McNeese State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

McNeese State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	492
2023	1	1	419
2022	2	2	273
2021	1	1	161
2019	4	4	75
2018	1	1	109
2017	3	3	133
2016	1	1	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24022-657724	$92,250	Lake Charles, LA	Jan 22, 2024	May 28, 2025	492	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23165-108943	$76,000	Lake Charles, LA	Jun 14, 2023	Aug 6, 2024	419	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22172-75900	$94,000	Lake Charles, LA	Jul 7, 2022	Apr 21, 2023	288	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22095-36075	$90,000	Lake Charles, LA	Apr 20, 2022	Jan 3, 2023	258	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-21036-49728	$90,000	Lake Charles, LA	Feb 19, 2021	Jul 30, 2021	161	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management A-19088-87042	$90,000	Lake Charles, LA	Apr 8, 2019	May 31, 2019	53	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19056-76395	$87,000	Lake Charles, LA	Feb 27, 2019	May 10, 2019	72	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19039-71328	$53,000	Lake Charles, LA	Feb 10, 2019	May 3, 2019	82	Certified
Instructor of Physics A-19031-68188	$53,200	Lake Charles, LA	Jan 31, 2019	Apr 25, 2019	84	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering A-18256-18061	$71,000	Lake Charles, LA	Oct 1, 2018	Jan 18, 2019	109	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Management A-17199-64912	N/A	Lake Charles, LA	Aug 17, 2017	Jan 19, 2018	155	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17207-68511	N/A	Lake Charles, LA	Aug 2, 2017	Dec 18, 2017	138	Certified-Expired
Tennis Coach A-17138-39923	$37,180	Lake Charles, LA	Jun 12, 2017	Sep 26, 2017	106	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16188-29403	$50,000	Lake Charles, LA	Jul 22, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	77	Certified-Expired

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