Question 1

Does NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 135 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 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 135 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 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN 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 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	496
2023	1	1	508
2022	2	2	273
2021	2	2	155
2019	2	2	88
2018	4	4	87
2017	2	2	177

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Instructor G-300-24035-691555	$63,438	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Feb 4, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	499	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24014-639964	$71,499	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Jan 14, 2024	May 21, 2025	493	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23313-492684	$152,779	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Nov 9, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	508	Certified - Expired
Technology Licensing Officer A-22160-68778	$87,524	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Jul 3, 2022	Apr 20, 2023	291	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22028-04063	$69,311	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Apr 18, 2022	Dec 28, 2022	254	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-21079-64534	$70,339	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Mar 31, 2021	Aug 13, 2021	135	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20302-13905	$82,367	Clearwater, FL	Jan 8, 2021	Jul 1, 2021	174	Certified
Director, Student Research Development/Chair, Integrated Medicine/Faculty A-19004-58790	$176,842	Davie, FL	Feb 25, 2019	May 13, 2019	77	Certified
Assistant Director for Tobacco Cessation and Training A-18362-57347	$75,056	Davie, FL	Jan 14, 2019	Apr 23, 2019	99	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18284-28196	$81,525	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Oct 15, 2018	Dec 19, 2018	65	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-18254-17090	$78,000	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Sep 13, 2018	Nov 28, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-18089-57731	N/A	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Apr 9, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	92	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18072-52104	N/A	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Mar 26, 2018	Jul 19, 2018	115	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17116-29880	$100,000	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	May 9, 2017	Aug 14, 2017	97	Certified
Librarian, Reference and Research A-17082-16812	N/A	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Apr 10, 2017	Dec 22, 2017	256	Certified-Expired

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