Question 1

Does SFA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SFA has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 SFA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 SFA?

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 SFA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SFA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	7	7	487
2022	1	1	345
2019	1	1	95

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor-Social Work G-300-24320-477381	$65,950	Nacogdoches, TX	Nov 15, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	495	Certified
Assistant Professor- Business Communications & Legal Studies G-300-24215-240765	$85,112	Nacogdoches, TX	Aug 2, 2024	Jan 6, 2026	522	Certified
Assistant Professor of Marketing G-300-24150-047599	$111,300	Nacogdoches, TX	May 29, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	453	Certified
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management G-300-24138-010725	$62,000	Nacogdoches, TX	May 17, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	465	Certified
Assistant Professor of Forestry G-300-24085-827608	$63,600	Nacogdoches, TX	Mar 25, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	476	Certified
Assistant Professor-Computer Science G-300-24065-773351	$92,697	Nacogdoches, TX	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	496	Certified
Assistant Professor-Social Media G-300-24037-698086	$65,687	Nacogdoches, TX	Feb 6, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	491	Certified
Assistant Professor-Spanish and Portuguese A-22307-51073	$59,413	Nacogdoches, TX	Dec 14, 2022	Nov 24, 2023	345	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-18344-50125	$31,350	Nacogdoches, TX	Jan 11, 2019	Apr 16, 2019	95	Certified

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