Question 1

Does Pittsburg State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pittsburg State University has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 206 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 Pittsburg State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 206 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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pittsburg State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	382
2020	1	1	206
2016	2	2	137

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Management A-23107-28201	$98,000	Pittsburg, KS	Apr 24, 2023	May 10, 2024	382	Certified
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice A-20281-08583	$47,000	Pittsburg, KS	Oct 23, 2020	May 17, 2021	206	Certified
Research Associate A-16318-70808	$40,800	Pittsburg, KS	Dec 19, 2016	Jul 13, 2017	206	Certified
Assistant Professor in Social Work A-16197-33213	$45,000	Pittsburg, KS	Sep 16, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	68	Certified-Expired

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