Question 1

Does SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY 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 96 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 SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY?

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 SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	102
2016	1	1	0	0	90

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Geology/Geo Engineering A-17135-38651	$75,000	Rapid City, SD	Jun 8, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	102	Certified
Assistant Professor of Nanoscience/Nanoengineering A-16313-69233	$74,016	Rapid City, SD	Dec 9, 2016	Mar 9, 2017	90	Certified-Expired

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY — Green Card PERM Data

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY PERM & Green Card Filings

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