Question 1

Does Oakwood University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oakwood University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 175 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 Oakwood University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 175 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Oakwood University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	370
2022	1	1	322
2021	2	2	175
2018	1	1	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Departments of Health and Human Science A-23114-32185	$54,300	Huntsville, AL	Apr 27, 2023	May 1, 2024	370	Certified
Data Analyst A-22226-05553	$55,411	Huntsville, AL	Sep 8, 2022	Jul 27, 2023	322	Certified
Associate Professor – Department of English and Foreign Languages A-20357-35956	$50,000	Huntsville, AL	Apr 1, 2021	Sep 23, 2021	175	Certified
Professor - School of Business A-20345-31849	$65,000	Huntsville, AL	Apr 1, 2021	Sep 23, 2021	175	Certified
Assistant Professor, Finance A-18137-76802	N/A	Huntsville, AL	May 21, 2018	Aug 2, 2018	73	Certified

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