Question 1

Does UA Little Rock sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UA Little Rock has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 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 UA Little Rock, 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 UA Little Rock?

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 UA Little Rock's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UA Little Rock has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	476
2023	2	2	0	0	447

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor - Computer Science G-300-24135-992238	$100,000	Little Rock, AR	May 14, 2024	Sep 3, 2025	477	Certified
Assistant Professor of Accounting G-300-24109-900515	$100,704	Little Rock, AR	Apr 18, 2024	Aug 5, 2025	474	Certified
Assistant Professor of Sociology G-300-23321-509421	$55,000	Little Rock, AR	Nov 17, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	510	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance A-22196-89161	$105,000	Little Rock, AR	Mar 16, 2023	Apr 3, 2024	384	Certified-Expired

UA Little Rock — Green Card PERM Data

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