Question 1

Does THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA 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 69 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 GEORGIA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 GEORGIA?

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 GEORGIA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	4	4	0	0	58
2016	3	3	0	0	103

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17059-07761	$81,000	Athens, GA	Apr 7, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	61	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17059-07652	$90,000	Athens, GA	Mar 16, 2017	May 11, 2017	56	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17034-98885	$167,000	Athens, GA	Mar 2, 2017	May 10, 2017	69	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17018-92167	$70,000	Athens, GA	Jan 19, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor A-16323-72867	$110,000	Athens, GA	Dec 2, 2016	Mar 27, 2017	115	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16193-30988	$85,000	Tifton, GA	Jul 18, 2016	Oct 18, 2016	92	Certified-Expired
Assistant Research Scientist A-16165-21029	$53,690	Athens, GA	Jul 8, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	101	Certified-Expired

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA — Green Card PERM Data

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