Question 1

Does Saginaw Valley State Universtiy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Saginaw Valley State Universtiy has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 Saginaw Valley State Universtiy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 Saginaw Valley State Universtiy?

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 Saginaw Valley State Universtiy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Saginaw Valley State Universtiy has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering A-17160-49131	$85,000	University Center, MI	Jun 9, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	104	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-17148-43853	$56,000	University Center, MI	May 29, 2017	Sep 26, 2017	120	Certified

Saginaw Valley State Universtiy — Green Card PERM Data

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