Question 1

Does Southern University and A & M College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern University and A & M College has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 497 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 University and A & M College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 497 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 University and A & M College?

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 University and A & M College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southern University and A & M College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	497
2023	1	1	517
2018	1	1	287

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Finance G-100-24309-451074	$99,300	Baton Rouge, LA	Nov 4, 2024	Mar 16, 2026	497	Certified
Exec Dir. Intellectual Prop. Corporate, Global Business Prog G-100-23244-315194	$120,000	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	517	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-18143-79054	$44,110	Baton Rouge, LA	Jun 25, 2018	Apr 8, 2019	287	Certified

Southern University and A & M College — Green Card PERM Data

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