Question 1

Does The University of the South sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of the South has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 110 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 the South, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 110 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 the South?

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 the South's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of the South has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	457
2020	1	1	220
2019	1	1	99
2018	1	1	120
2017	1	1	74
2016	4	4	129

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-24177-145126	$103,000	Sewanee, TN	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	457	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24177-145120	$68,000	Sewanee, TN	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	457	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-20202-78230	$61,900	Sewanee, TN	Aug 11, 2020	Mar 19, 2021	220	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-19004-58782	$70,000	Sewanee, TN	Jan 8, 2019	Apr 17, 2019	99	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-18012-30589	N/A	Sewanee, TN	Jan 17, 2018	May 17, 2018	120	Certified
Assistant Professor of Asian Studies A-17040-01404	$60,333	Sewanee, TN	Feb 17, 2017	May 2, 2017	74	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH A-16341-77780	$61,500	Sewanee, TN	Dec 13, 2016	Mar 10, 2017	87	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH A-16341-77715	$59,500	Sewanee, TN	Dec 13, 2016	Mar 10, 2017	87	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES A-16242-47474	$65,000	Sewanee, TN	Sep 19, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	72	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Music A-16223-41186	$63,000	Sewanee, TN	Aug 22, 2016	May 19, 2017	270	Certified

The University of the South — Green Card PERM Data

The University of the South PERM & Green Card Filings

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