Question 1

Does Southeast Missouri State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southeast Missouri 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 471 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 Southeast Missouri State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 471 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 Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southeast Missouri State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	471
2023	2	2	0	0	451

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor - Management - Hospitality Management G-300-24135-993272	$79,384	Cape Girardeau, MO	May 14, 2024	Aug 23, 2025	466	Certified
Assistant Professor - Computer Science G-300-24085-827054	$81,000	Cape Girardeau, MO	Mar 25, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	475	Certified
Assistant Professor - Computer Science G-300-23275-405070	$81,000	Cape Girardeau, MO	Oct 2, 2023	Mar 6, 2025	521	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-23135-42736	$53,324	Cape Girardeau, MO	May 29, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	380	Certified

Southeast Missouri State University — Green Card PERM Data

Southeast Missouri State University PERM & Green Card Filings

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