Question 1

Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mount Vernon Nazarene University has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 339 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 339 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	0	468
2023	1	1	0	461
2019	1	1	0	49
2018	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering G-100-24109-902842	$85,380	Mount Vernon, OH	Apr 18, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	468	Certified
Associate Professor of Chemistry G-100-23236-291689	$77,555	Mount Vernon, OH	Aug 24, 2023	Nov 27, 2024	461	Certified - Expired
Electrical Engineering Faculty Member A-19113-96158	$73,520	Mount Vernon, OH	Jun 7, 2019	Jul 26, 2019	49	Certified
Electrical Engineering Faculty Member A-18003-27221	N/A	Mount Vernon, OH	Feb 16, 2018	Sep 21, 2018	217	Denied

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University PERM & Green Card Filings

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