Question 1

Does Southern Arkansas University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern Arkansas University has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 172 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 Arkansas University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 172 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southern Arkansas University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	508
2023	3	2	1	506
2022	1	1	0	252
2021	1	1	0	147
2020	1	1	0	172
2019	1	1	0	73
2017	5	5	0	151

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Marketing G-300-24205-215577	$90,000	Magnolia, AR	Jul 23, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	477	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor G-300-24011-634087	$71,750	Magnolia, AR	Jan 11, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	508	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23317-498114	$87,125	Magnolia, AR	Nov 13, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-23313-490674	$77,746	Magnolia, AR	Nov 9, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	508	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-23137-43672	$57,221	Magnolia, AR	May 30, 2023	Oct 20, 2023	143	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-22026-03032	$120,000	Magnolia, AR	Jan 27, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	252	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Information Systems A-21011-40908	$85,000	Magnolia, AR	Mar 9, 2021	Aug 3, 2021	147	Certified
Assistant Professor of Nursing A-20121-49298	$52,000	Magnolia, AR	May 8, 2020	Oct 27, 2020	172	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-19039-71482	$52,020	Magnolia, AR	Feb 18, 2019	May 2, 2019	73	Certified
Instructor A-17275-93626	N/A	Magnolia, AR	Oct 4, 2017	Jun 13, 2018	252	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-17248-83579	N/A	Magnolia, AR	Sep 15, 2017	Mar 6, 2018	172	Certified-Expired
Instructor of Engineering/Engineering Technology A-17207-68683	N/A	Magnolia, AR	Aug 22, 2017	Dec 27, 2017	127	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-17200-65728	N/A	Magnolia, AR	Aug 16, 2017	Jan 3, 2018	140	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17156-46395	$70,000	Magnolia, AR	Jun 30, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	82	Certified

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