Question 1

Does SVSU sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SVSU has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 SVSU, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 SVSU?

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 SVSU's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SVSU has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	1	1	441
2024	3	3	0	502
2023	3	3	0	511

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Accounting, Law, and Finance G-300-25308-369510	$114,000	University Center, MI	Nov 4, 2025	Nov 5, 2025	1	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering G-300-25076-780488	$92,000	University Center, MI	Mar 17, 2025	Jun 1, 2026	441	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management G-300-24347-538473	$100,940	University Center, MI	Dec 12, 2024	Apr 10, 2026	484	Certified
Assistant Professor of Music G-300-24244-307933	$64,000	University Center, MI	Aug 31, 2024	Jan 30, 2026	517	Certified
Head Men’s Soccer Coach G-100-24180-160603	$53,040	University Center, MI	Jun 28, 2024	Nov 14, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance G-300-23339-543278	$110,000	University Center, MI	Dec 4, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	511	Certified
Assistant Professor of Biology G-300-23339-543277	$63,000	University Center, MI	Dec 4, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	511	Certified
Assistant Professor of Marketing G-300-23298-455798	$95,000	University Center, MI	Oct 25, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	483	Certified - Expired

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