Question 1

Does Missouri Western State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Missouri Western State University has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 Western State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 Western 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 Western State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Missouri Western State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	493
2021	1	1	153
2020	2	2	218
2018	2	2	81
2017	2	2	131
2016	3	3	58

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor - Marketing G-300-24208-225278	$90,000	St. Joseph, MO	Jul 26, 2024	Dec 1, 2025	493	Certified
Assistant Professor - Economics A-21058-56451	$55,000	St. Joseph, MO	Mar 12, 2021	Aug 12, 2021	153	Certified
Assistant Professor - Management A-20226-88232	$90,000	St. Joseph, MO	Sep 14, 2020	Apr 22, 2021	220	Certified
Assistant Professor - Exercise Science/Physical Education A-20157-62509	$54,000	St. Joseph, MO	Jun 30, 2020	Feb 1, 2021	216	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance A-18313-39486	$85,000	Saint Joseph, MO	Nov 13, 2018	Feb 25, 2019	104	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor- Biology (Botany) A-18197-97570	$49,540	St. Joseph, MO	Aug 5, 2018	Oct 1, 2018	57	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management A-17271-92743	N/A	St. Joseph, MO	Oct 18, 2017	Mar 16, 2018	149	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - Economics A-17207-68342	N/A	St. Joseph, MO	Aug 21, 2017	Dec 11, 2017	112	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16306-67207	$66,300	St. Joseph, MO	Nov 23, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology A-16277-58473	$55,000	St. Joseph, MO	Oct 27, 2016	Dec 15, 2016	49	Certified-Expired
Programming Associate A-16250-49746	$45,885	St. Joseph, MO	Sep 20, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	59	Certified-Expired

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