Question 1

Does University OF Alabama sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Alabama has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 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 University OF Alabama, 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 University OF Alabama?

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's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University OF Alabama has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	13	13	0	0	76
2016	2	2	0	0	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science A-17177-56485	$93,500	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 26, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	87	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Communicative Disorders A-17177-56256	$63,534	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 26, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	87	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences A-17173-54791	$67,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 22, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	92	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy A-17156-46654	$67,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jun 5, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	112	Certified
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies A-17117-31102	$190,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 27, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	47	Certified
Asst. Professor, Dept. Consumer Sciences A-17117-30685	$66,500	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 27, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	47	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Consumer Sciences A-17111-28318	$66,500	Tuscaloosa, AL	Apr 21, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	53	Certified
Asst. Professor, Management Information Systems A-17086-17762	$125,001	Tuscaloosa, AL	Mar 27, 2017	May 16, 2017	50	Certified
Asst Professor, Mathematics A-17075-14490	$70,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Mar 27, 2017	May 12, 2017	46	Certified
Assistant Professor, Physical Geography A-17066-10102	$68,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Mar 21, 2017	May 22, 2017	62	Certified
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science A-17074-13775	$68,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Mar 15, 2017	May 19, 2017	65	Certified
Assis Prof, Dept Educ Studies in Psychology, Research Methodo & Counseling A-17072-12796	$67,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Mar 13, 2017	May 17, 2017	65	Certified
Assistant Professor of Secondary Language Acquisition & Teaching A-16364-85747	$66,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Jan 3, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	85	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-16279-59205	$135,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Oct 26, 2016	Jan 6, 2017	72	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Art and Art History A-16281-59940	$54,000	Tuscaloosa, AL	Oct 12, 2016	Jan 4, 2017	84	Certified-Expired

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