Question 1

Does Missouri Southern State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Missouri Southern State University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 428 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 Missouri Southern State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 428 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 Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Missouri Southern State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2023	2	2	0	428
2022	1	1	0	270
2017	1	1	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24208-225258	$85,000	Joplin, MO	Jul 26, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	480	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering G-300-23241-305833	$82,610	Joplin, MO	Aug 29, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	428	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Art (Digital Design) G-300-23207-216934	$54,375	Joplin, MO	Jul 26, 2023	Sep 26, 2024	428	Certified
Assistant Professor - Communication A-22144-60221	$52,000	Joplin, MO	Jun 6, 2022	Mar 3, 2023	270	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Communications A-17033-98555	$50,251	Joplin, MO	Feb 13, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	74	Certified

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