Question 1

Does University of Louisiana at Monroe sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Louisiana at Monroe has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 430 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 Louisiana at Monroe, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 430 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 Louisiana at Monroe?

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 Louisiana at Monroe's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Louisiana at Monroe has a 91.7% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	403
2024	3	2	1	497
2023	5	5	0	439
2022	1	1	0	325
2020	1	1	0	189
2017	1	1	0	256

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-25129-958666	$56,888	Monroe, LA	May 9, 2025	Jun 16, 2026	403	Certified
Head Women’s Golf Coach G-300-24348-540603	$68,163	Monroe, LA	Dec 12, 2024	Apr 20, 2026	494	Denied
Enterprise Systems Specialist G-100-24235-287380	$61,256	Monroe, LA	Aug 22, 2024	Jan 14, 2026	510	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24128-966173	$58,118	Monroe, LA	May 7, 2024	Sep 2, 2025	483	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management G-300-23291-439896	$100,809	Monroe, LA	Oct 18, 2023	Feb 25, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics G-300-23240-301034	$57,300	Monroe, LA	Aug 28, 2023	Nov 26, 2024	456	Certified - Expired
Web Application Programmer 1 G-100-23216-239675	$52,062	Monroe, LA	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 23, 2024	477	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-23074-13286	$53,000	Monroe, LA	Mar 16, 2023	Apr 2, 2024	383	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-23072-12354	$53,000	Monroe, LA	Mar 16, 2023	Apr 2, 2024	383	Certified-Expired
Web Application Programmer A-22221-02738	$51,000	Monroe, LA	Sep 12, 2022	Aug 3, 2023	325	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20134-54015	$51,000	Monroe, LA	Jun 15, 2020	Dec 21, 2020	189	Certified-Expired
Instructor and Academic Advisor A-17109-27159	N/A	Monroe, LA	May 15, 2017	Jan 26, 2018	256	Certified-Expired

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