Question 1

Does THE University OF Mississippi sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE University OF Mississippi has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 116 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 Mississippi, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 116 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 Mississippi?

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 Mississippi's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE University OF Mississippi has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science A-17073-13166	$70,000	University, MS	May 8, 2017	Sep 1, 2017	116	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17118-31437	$52,000	University, MS	May 4, 2017	Sep 1, 2017	120	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17114-29058	$85,000	University, MS	May 3, 2017	Aug 29, 2017	118	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17060-08337	$64,800	University, MS	Mar 13, 2017	May 11, 2017	59	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17006-87981	$70,000	Oxford, MS	Jan 9, 2017	Mar 24, 2017	74	Certified-Expired

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