Question 1

Does Murray State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Murray State University has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Murray State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Murray 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 Murray State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Murray State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	474
2020	3	3	216
2019	2	2	63
2018	1	1	70
2016	3	3	79

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor G-100-23272-398612	$67,847	Hopkinsville, KY	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 15, 2025	474	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor Occupational Health and Safety A-20300-13322	$65,650	Murray, KY	Nov 4, 2020	Jun 16, 2021	224	Certified
Lecturer - Telecommunications System Management A-20181-70902	$55,000	Murray, KY	Jun 29, 2020	Jan 27, 2021	212	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Occupational Safety and Health A-20181-70725	$67,307	Murray, KY	Jun 29, 2020	Jan 27, 2021	212	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Accounting A-19183-26094	$135,000	Murray, KY	Jul 15, 2019	Sep 16, 2019	63	Certified
Assistant Professor of Accounting A-19183-26085	$135,000	Murray, KY	Jul 15, 2019	Sep 16, 2019	63	Certified
Assistant Professor of Psychology A-18170-88485	N/A	Murray, KY	Jun 19, 2018	Aug 28, 2018	70	Certified
Assistant Professor-Telecommunications Systems Management A-16246-49420	$76,000	Murray, KY	Sep 4, 2016	Nov 22, 2016	79	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-16217-39039	$90,000	Murray, KY	Aug 25, 2016	Nov 9, 2016	76	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - Telecommunications Systems Management A-16216-38780	$89,000	Murray, KY	Aug 18, 2016	Nov 9, 2016	83	Certified-Expired

Murray State University — Green Card PERM Data

Murray State University PERM & Green Card Filings

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