Question 1

Does Metropolitan State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Metropolitan State University has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 87 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 Metropolitan State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 87 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 Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Professional Communication A-16270-56398	$60,662	Saint Paul, MN	Jun 28, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	78	Certified
Assistant Professor of Public Admin & Nonprofit Management A-17160-48954	$76,870	Saint Paul, MN	Jun 12, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	95	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems A-17125-34822	$86,533	Saint Paul, MN	Jun 9, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	97	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management A-16271-56687	$80,599	Saint Paul, MN	Jan 11, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	79	Certified-Expired

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