Question 1

Does The University of Alabama sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Alabama has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 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, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 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?

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's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of Alabama has a 95.2% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (20 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	10	10	0	469
2023	10	10	0	405
2022	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research G-300-24170-125726	$72,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 18, 2024	Sep 26, 2025	465	Certified
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology G-300-24157-073431	$72,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 5, 2024	Sep 26, 2025	478	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept of Journalism and Creative Media G-300-24155-062427	$72,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 3, 2024	Sep 6, 2025	460	Certified
Assistant Professor in Managment Information Systems G-300-24143-025796	$148,206	Tuscaloosa, AL	May 22, 2024	Sep 2, 2025	468	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24121-939975	$75,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 30, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	461	Certified
Assistant Professor, History G-300-24121-939698	$71,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 30, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	461	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance G-300-24114-916013	$210,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 23, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	468	Certified
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work G-300-24106-886134	$75,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	476	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept of Journalism and Creative Media G-300-24106-886122	$72,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	476	Certified
Assistant Professor of Italian G-300-24081-818960	$50,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Mar 21, 2024	Jul 15, 2025	481	Certified
Assistant Professor of Nursing G-300-23346-560594	$114,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Dec 12, 2023	May 1, 2025	506	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept of Modern Languages & Classics G-300-23181-161516	$56,350	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 6, 2024	403	Certified
Assistant Professor, Human Nutrition & Hospitality Mgmt. G-300-23181-157444	$76,500	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 6, 2024	403	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems G-300-23180-155164	$145,700	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 21, 2024	388	Certified
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership G-300-23180-154009	$70,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 21, 2024	388	Certified
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy G-300-23180-153154	$75,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 21, 2024	388	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23173-137603	$65,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 22, 2023	Jul 21, 2024	395	Certified
Clinical Instructor of Economics/Finance G-300-23173-137540	$95,110	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 22, 2023	Jul 21, 2024	395	Certified
Assistant Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics A-23109-29534	$80,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 19, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	425	Certified
Research Data Analyst A-23073-12726	$57,554	Tuscaloosa, AL	Mar 14, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	384	Certified-Expired
Instructor of Adapted Athletics A-22179-80124	$57,460	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 29, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	464	Denied

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