Question 1

Does Southern Adventist University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern Adventist 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 467 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 Southern Adventist University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 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 Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southern Adventist University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	467
2023	1	1	484
2020	1	1	180

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Professor G-300-24170-123652	$61,521	Collegedale, TN	Jun 18, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	464	Certified
Professor G-300-24164-103166	$62,327	Collegedale, TN	Jun 12, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	470	Certified
Assistant Professor of Chemistry G-300-23215-236613	$64,488	Collegedale, TN	Aug 3, 2023	Nov 29, 2024	484	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor, Mass Communication and Communication Studies A-20283-09112	$54,000	Collegedale, TN	Dec 10, 2020	Jun 8, 2021	180	Certified

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