Question 1

Does Tennessee Wesleyan University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tennessee Wesleyan University 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 119 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 Wesleyan University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 119 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 Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee Wesleyan University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	403
2018	1	1	79
2017	1	1	119

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing) G-300-25118-910932	$48,000	Athens, TN	Apr 28, 2025	Jun 5, 2026	403	Certified
Assistant Professor of Physics A-18186-94396	$48,000	Athens, TN	Aug 8, 2018	Oct 26, 2018	79	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Music A-17186-59824	N/A	Athens, TN	Jul 20, 2017	Nov 16, 2017	119	Certified-Expired

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