Question 1

Does Southern Utah University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern Utah University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 189 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 Utah University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 189 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 Utah 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 Utah University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southern Utah University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	425
2022	1	1	0	361
2020	1	1	0	189
2017	2	1	1	148

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Economics G-100-25087-812859	$94,361	Cedar City, UT	Mar 28, 2025	May 27, 2026	425	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-21267-49580	$55,000	Cedar City, UT	Jan 21, 2022	Jan 17, 2023	361	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice A-20279-07424	$55,000	Cedar City, UT	Oct 27, 2020	May 4, 2021	189	Certified
Assistant Professor, Spanish A-17341-18809	N/A	Cedar City, UT	Dec 7, 2017	May 4, 2018	148	Certified
Assistant Professor, Spanish A-17257-86861	N/A	Cedar City, UT	Oct 26, 2017	Dec 7, 2017	42	Withdrawn

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