Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM?

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 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	2	0	0	68
2016	6	5	1	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17151-44858	$105,000	Birmingham, AL	Jun 28, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	84	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17104-25028	$177,160	Birmingham, AL	Apr 18, 2017	Jun 9, 2017	52	Certified
Research Associate A-16245-48994	$42,475	Birmingham, AL	Oct 17, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	51	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16231-43638	$38,000	Birmingham, AL	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	75	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16217-39062	$55,000	Birmingham, AL	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16174-24752	$160,000	Birmingham, AL	Jul 6, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	110	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16159-18931	$69,000	Birmingham, AL	Jul 5, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	104	Certified-Expired
Research Associate A-16099-94901	$41,267	Birmingham, AL	Apr 27, 2016	Jan 6, 2017	254	Denied

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM — Green Card PERM Data

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