Question 1

Does The University of Alabama in Huntsville sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Alabama in Huntsville has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 The University of Alabama in Huntsville, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 The University of Alabama in Huntsville?

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 The University of Alabama in Huntsville's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	471
2020	1	1	223
2019	1	1	89
2018	1	1	117
2017	1	1	133
2016	1	1	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Chemistry G-300-23222-255224	$75,000	Huntsville, AL	Aug 10, 2023	Nov 23, 2024	471	Certified - Expired
Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-23222-255120	$90,000	Huntsville, AL	Aug 10, 2023	Nov 23, 2024	471	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Sport and Fitness Management A-20219-85476	$65,000	Huntsville, AL	Aug 6, 2020	Mar 17, 2021	223	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering A-19164-18009	$91,500	Huntsville, AL	Jun 13, 2019	Sep 10, 2019	89	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science A-18048-44742	N/A	Huntsville, AL	Feb 17, 2018	Jun 14, 2018	117	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering A-17164-50361	N/A	Huntsville, AL	Jun 13, 2017	Oct 24, 2017	133	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16187-29300	$75,324	Huntsville, AL	Jul 25, 2016	Oct 18, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

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