Question 1

Does University of North Alabama sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of North Alabama has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 105 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 North Alabama, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 105 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 North 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 North Alabama's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of North Alabama has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	2	2	153
2019	1	1	66
2018	4	4	97
2017	1	1	115

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Mathematics A-20195-75868	$60,791	Florence, AL	Mar 3, 2021	Aug 3, 2021	153	Certified
Assistant Professor, Mathematics A-20195-75779	$60,791	Florence, AL	Mar 3, 2021	Aug 3, 2021	153	Certified
Assistant Professor, Spanish A-18204-00333	$65,503	Florence, AL	Mar 8, 2019	May 13, 2019	66	Certified
Associate Professor of Engineering Technology / Electrical & Robotics Lab Coordinator A-18302-34654	$84,000	Florence, AL	Nov 13, 2018	Mar 14, 2019	121	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Biology A-18127-72346	N/A	Florence, AL	May 11, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	82	Certified
Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer A-18117-69036	N/A	Florence, AL	May 8, 2018	Aug 10, 2018	94	Certified
Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education, and Rec A-18043-42408	N/A	Florence, AL	Feb 28, 2018	May 29, 2018	90	Certified
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy A-17123-33294	$76,400	Florence, AL	May 15, 2017	Sep 7, 2017	115	Certified

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