Question 1

Does Southern Illinois University School OF Medicine sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern Illinois University School OF Medicine has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 Illinois University School OF Medicine, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 Illinois University School OF Medicine?

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 Illinois University School OF Medicine's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southern Illinois University School OF Medicine has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	4	0	0	74
2016	1	1	0	0	248

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Clinical Family & Community Medicine A-17110-27263	$103,940	Springfield, IL	Apr 20, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	61	Certified
Assistant Professor of Clinical Family & Community Medicine A-17103-24818	$77,010	Springfield, IL	Apr 14, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	67	Certified
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics A-17061-08759	$77,010	Springfield, IL	Mar 2, 2017	May 24, 2017	83	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17038-00116	$84,000	Carbondale, IL	Feb 7, 2017	May 2, 2017	84	Certified
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery A-16053-75194	$104,477	Springfield, IL	Feb 22, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	248	Certified-Expired

Southern Illinois University School OF Medicine — Green Card PERM Data

Southern Illinois University School OF Medicine PERM & Green Card Filings

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