Question 1

Does University of West Georgia sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of West Georgia has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 140 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 West Georgia, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 140 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 West Georgia?

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 West Georgia's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of West Georgia has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	175
2017	1	1	140
2016	1	1	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Economics A-21087-67449	$89,630	Carrollton, GA	Apr 2, 2021	Sep 24, 2021	175	Certified
Assistant Professor of Psychology A-17335-16665	N/A	Carrollton, GA	Dec 6, 2017	Apr 25, 2018	140	Certified
Assistant Professor of Sport Management A-16350-81539	$54,000	Carrollton, GA	Dec 22, 2016	Mar 10, 2017	78	Certified-Expired

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