Question 1

Does The University of Southern Mississippi sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Southern Mississippi 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 386 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 Southern Mississippi, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 386 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 Southern 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 Southern Mississippi's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of Southern Mississippi has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	511
2023	4	4	391
2022	2	2	275

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24183-164971	$66,000	Hattiesburg, MS	Jul 1, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	511	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23199-197139	$69,000	Hattiesburg, MS	Jul 18, 2023	Aug 29, 2024	408	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23136-43158	$80,000	Hattiesburg, MS	May 19, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	388	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23087-19432	$77,250	Stennis Space Center, MS	Mar 29, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	379	Certified
Junior Internal Auditor A-23080-15996	$41,288	Hattiesburg, MS	Mar 27, 2023	Apr 16, 2024	386	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22145-60878	$115,000	Hattiesburg, MS	May 27, 2022	Feb 27, 2023	276	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22111-44431	$78,000	Hattiesburg, MS	Apr 25, 2022	Jan 23, 2023	273	Certified-Expired

The University of Southern Mississippi — Green Card PERM Data

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