Question 1

Does University of New Orleans sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of New Orleans has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 169 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 New Orleans, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 169 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 New Orleans?

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 New Orleans's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of New Orleans has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	501
2023	3	2	1	395
2020	2	2	0	200
2019	1	1	0	64
2017	4	4	0	148
2016	1	1	0	55

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24172-133457	$92,250	New Orleans, LA	Jun 20, 2024	Nov 3, 2025	501	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24172-133069	$92,250	New Orleans, LA	Jun 20, 2024	Nov 3, 2025	501	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23186-167419	$140,000	New Orleans, LA	Jul 5, 2023	Aug 15, 2024	407	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23123-37014	$100,880	New Orleans, LA	May 8, 2023	Oct 24, 2023	169	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-23074-13414	$80,000	New Orleans, LA	Mar 16, 2023	Apr 2, 2024	383	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-20182-71474	$75,000	New Orleans, LA	Jul 7, 2020	Feb 8, 2021	216	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20160-63098	$92,000	New Orleans, LA	Jun 9, 2020	Dec 10, 2020	184	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Transportation A-19123-00879	$65,000	New Orleans, LA	May 15, 2019	Jul 18, 2019	64	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17278-95167	N/A	New Orleans, LA	Oct 25, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	147	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17279-96082	N/A	New Orleans, LA	Oct 19, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	153	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17258-87410	N/A	New Orleans, LA	Oct 5, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	167	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17212-70039	N/A	New Orleans, LA	Aug 17, 2017	Dec 26, 2017	131	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16273-57504	$70,000	New Orleans, LA	Oct 18, 2016	Dec 12, 2016	55	Certified-Expired

University of New Orleans — Green Card PERM Data

University of New Orleans PERM & Green Card Filings

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