Question 1

Does THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 SOUTH CAROLINA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 SOUTH CAROLINA?

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 SOUTH CAROLINA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	8	8	0	0	63
2016	3	3	0	0	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17128-35509	$194,000	Columbia, SC	May 10, 2017	Jul 13, 2017	64	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17122-32946	$194,000	Columbia, SC	May 10, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	65	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17124-34249	$194,000	Columbia, SC	May 9, 2017	Jul 13, 2017	65	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17107-25651	$194,000	Columbia, SC	May 9, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	64	Certified
Clinical Associate Professor A-17104-24943	$130,000	Columbia, SC	May 5, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	68	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17101-23273	$156,000	Columbia, SC	May 5, 2017	Jul 25, 2017	81	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16328-74245	$190,000	Columbia, SC	Feb 20, 2017	Apr 17, 2017	56	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16326-73289	$192,000	Columbia, SC	Feb 20, 2017	Apr 17, 2017	56	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor A-16277-58424	$115,000	Columbia, SC	Nov 18, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	54	Certified-Expired
Full Professor A-16288-61931	$270,000	Columbia, SC	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 12, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine A-16287-61560	$132,140	Columbia, SC	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 12, 2017	69	Certified-Expired

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA — Green Card PERM Data

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA PERM & Green Card Filings

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PERM Processing Time by Year

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