Question 1

Does Tennessee Technological University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tennessee Technological University has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 274 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 Tennessee Technological University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 274 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 Tennessee Technological 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 Tennessee Technological University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee Technological University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	478
2023	3	3	0	431
2022	2	2	0	271
2021	2	2	0	152
2018	1	1	0	137
2016	1	1	0	95

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24106-888139	$59,000	Cookeville, TN	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	478	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24095-856746	$106,000	Cookeville, TN	Apr 4, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	442	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Finance G-300-23313-490179	$135,500	Cookeville, TN	Nov 9, 2023	Apr 9, 2025	517	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23110-30293	$67,500	Cookeville, TN	Apr 27, 2023	May 10, 2024	379	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23096-23812	$63,630	Cookeville, TN	Apr 10, 2023	May 10, 2024	396	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22180-81091	$122,000	Cookeville, TN	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 24, 2023	267	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22102-39539	$90,000	Cookeville, TN	Apr 13, 2022	Jan 12, 2023	274	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-21075-62731	$122,500	Cookeville, TN	Mar 18, 2021	Aug 18, 2021	153	Certified
Assistant Professor A-21068-60063	$122,500	Cookeville, TN	Mar 16, 2021	Aug 13, 2021	150	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18305-36200	$60,000	Cookeville, TN	Nov 2, 2018	Mar 19, 2019	137	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16190-30417	$55,000	Cookeville, TN	Jul 8, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	95	Certified-Expired

Tennessee Technological University — Green Card PERM Data

Tennessee Technological University PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Gallaudet University

Utah Valley University

Seattle University

Carleton College

Pace University

Long Island University

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?