Question 1

Does University of South Carolina sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of South Carolina has filed 22 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 Carolina, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 Carolina?

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. See the risk factors section above for University of South Carolina's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is University of South Carolina's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of South Carolina has a 95% PERM approval rate across 22 total applications (19 certified, 1 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	5	4	1	0	510
2023	16	14	0	2	420
2022	1	1	0	0	326

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24190-178789	$105,575	Columbia, SC	Jul 8, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	513	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24101-872200	$80,000	Columbia, SC	Apr 10, 2024	Aug 9, 2025	486	Denied
Assistant Professor G-300-24066-774332	$86,000	Columbia, SC	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	496	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24018-650531	$86,000	Columbia, SC	Jan 18, 2024	Jun 10, 2025	509	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24011-633472	$56,650	Aiken, SC	Jan 11, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	550	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23355-584404	$110,000	Columbia, SC	Dec 21, 2023	May 8, 2025	504	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23353-578196	$120,000	Spartanburg, SC	Dec 19, 2023	May 2, 2025	500	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23352-573611	$132,000	Columbia, SC	Dec 18, 2023	May 2, 2025	501	Certified
Professor G-300-23349-570823	$225,000	Columbia, SC	Dec 15, 2023	May 2, 2025	504	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23151-49604	$82,000	Columbia, SC	May 31, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	371	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-23146-48155	$80,000	Columbia, SC	May 30, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	377	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23146-48134	$80,000	Columbia, SC	May 26, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	381	Certified
Professor / Endowed Research Chair A-23121-35408	$190,000	Columbia, SC	May 12, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	392	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23110-30466	$59,000	Spartanburg, SC	May 11, 2023	May 13, 2024	368	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-23109-29482	$88,085	Spartanburg, SC	May 3, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	397	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23121-35407	$75,000	Columbia, SC	May 2, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	398	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23108-28863	$70,000	Columbia, SC	Apr 20, 2023	May 8, 2024	384	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23108-28828	$75,000	Columbia, SC	Apr 20, 2023	May 8, 2024	384	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23103-26984	$128,000	Columbia, SC	Apr 17, 2023	May 8, 2024	387	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23102-26163	$86,062	Columbia, SC	Apr 13, 2023	May 8, 2024	391	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22320-58957	$95,000	Columbia, SC	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	378	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22320-58956	$84,000	Columbia, SC	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 20, 2023	326	Certified-Expired

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