Question 1

Does University of South Alabama sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of South Alabama has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 158 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 South Alabama, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 158 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 South 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 South Alabama's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of South Alabama has a 92.9% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (13 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	472
2023	1	1	0	0	511
2022	2	2	0	0	264
2020	1	1	0	0	187
2019	1	1	0	0	89
2018	1	1	0	0	58
2017	2	1	1	0	158
2016	4	3	0	1	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Technologists G-100-24156-067892	$66,560	Mobile, AL	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	472	Certified
Medical Technologists G-100-24156-067881	$66,560	Mobile, AL	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	472	Certified
Medical Technologists G-100-24156-067863	$66,560	Mobile, AL	Jun 4, 2024	Nov 14, 2025	528	Certified
Assistant Professor of Biology G-300-23320-506998	$58,710	Mobile, AL	Nov 16, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	511	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-22224-05265	$85,000	Mobile, AL	Aug 24, 2022	Jun 9, 2023	289	Certified
Assistant Professor A-21278-54351	$53,500	Mobile, AL	Feb 7, 2022	Oct 4, 2022	239	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor Healthcare Leadership (College of Medicine) A-20015-07149	$150,000	Mobile, AL	Jun 11, 2020	Dec 15, 2020	187	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-19090-87139	$58,000	Mobile, AL	Jun 13, 2019	Sep 10, 2019	89	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-18166-87275	N/A	Mobile, AL	Jun 27, 2018	Aug 24, 2018	58	Certified
Professor of Oncologic Sciences A-17265-90144	N/A	Mobile, AL	Nov 29, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	135	Denied
Assistant Professor of Statistics A-17265-90182	N/A	Mobile, AL	Nov 9, 2017	Apr 16, 2018	158	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-16314-69616	$57,500	Mobile, AL	Nov 11, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	84	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Statistics A-16265-54922	$60,000	Mobile, AL	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	67	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-16236-45462	$57,500	Mobile, AL	Nov 1, 2016	Nov 4, 2016	3	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-16236-45537	$86,000	Mobile, AL	Sep 19, 2016	Nov 16, 2016	58	Certified-Expired

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