Question 1

Does Montana State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Montana State University has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 126 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 Montana State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 126 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 Montana 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 Montana State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Montana State University has a 92.3% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (12 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	369
2022	2	2	0	345
2019	1	1	0	69
2018	1	0	1	—
2017	4	4	0	161
2016	4	4	0	72

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Finance A-23093-22045	$105,000	Bozeman, MT	May 31, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	369	Certified
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design A-22075-26522	$63,000	Bozeman, MT	Jun 23, 2022	Feb 8, 2023	230	Certified-Expired
Digital Technologies Instructor and Developer A-22061-18293	$50,590	Bozeman, MT	Jun 3, 2022	Sep 6, 2023	460	Certified
Instructor, Physics A-19141-08287	$65,750	Bozeman, MT	Jul 18, 2019	Sep 25, 2019	69	Certified
Asst. Prof-Hospitality Mngmnt, Lodging Facilities & Tourism A-18039-41506	N/A	Bozeman, MT	Mar 26, 2018	Jun 22, 2018	88	Denied
Assistant Professor-Accounting A-17333-14975	N/A	Bozeman, MT	Dec 22, 2017	Aug 9, 2018	230	Certified
Assistant Professor-Food Science/Culinary Science A-17255-85860	N/A	Bozeman, MT	Oct 10, 2017	Mar 16, 2018	157	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-17208-69156	N/A	Bozeman, MT	Aug 3, 2017	Dec 7, 2017	126	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-17158-47769	N/A	Bozeman, MT	Jun 14, 2017	Oct 20, 2017	128	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance A-16239-46801	$89,000	Billings, MT	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 28, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-16231-43665	$102,500	Bozeman, MT	Aug 30, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	62	Certified-Expired
Professor, Plant Sciences A-16225-41711	$125,000	Bozeman, MT	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16209-36507	$62,000	Bozeman, MT	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	70	Certified-Expired

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