Question 1

Does Southern New Hampshire University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern New Hampshire University has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 216 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 New Hampshire University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 216 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southern New Hampshire University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	503
2022	1	1	260
2020	2	2	205
2018	1	1	126
2017	1	1	108

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering G-100-24228-271078	$90,000	Manchester, NH	Aug 15, 2024	Feb 4, 2026	538	Certified
Director of Predictive Modeling and Forecasting G-100-24142-020735	$118,643	Manchester, NH	May 21, 2024	Aug 31, 2025	467	Certified
Associate Vice President, Machine Learning and Data Science A-22109-42720	$170,000	Manchester, NH	Apr 21, 2022	Jan 6, 2023	260	Certified-Expired
Director of Predictive Modeling and Forecasting A-20261-01036	$136,620	Manchester, NH	Sep 22, 2020	Apr 26, 2021	216	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-20076-31110	$78,350	Manchester, NH	Jun 18, 2020	Dec 28, 2020	193	Certified-Expired
Program Manager of Data Development A-18005-28116	N/A	Manchester, NH	Jan 17, 2018	May 23, 2018	126	Certified
Assistant / Associate Professor of Business Analytics A-17199-64908	N/A	Manchester, NH	Jul 21, 2017	Nov 6, 2017	108	Certified-Expired

Southern New Hampshire University — Green Card PERM Data

Southern New Hampshire University PERM & Green Card Filings

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