Question 1

Does Virginia Military Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Virginia Military Institute has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 322 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 Virginia Military Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 322 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 Virginia Military Institute?

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 Virginia Military Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Military Institute has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	463
2023	1	1	505
2022	2	2	375
2019	1	1	57
2018	1	1	117
2017	1	1	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Physics G-100-24121-940547	$61,450	Lexington, VA	Apr 30, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	463	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science G-100-23352-573717	$50,560	Lexington, VA	Dec 18, 2023	May 6, 2025	505	Certified
Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics A-22333-64660	$42,500	Lexington, VA	Dec 7, 2022	Feb 7, 2024	427	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Chinese A-22286-38895	$44,150	Lexington, VA	Oct 13, 2022	Aug 31, 2023	322	Certified
Asst. Prof. of Civil and Environmental Engineering A-19065-79409	$74,202	Lexington, VA	Mar 26, 2019	May 22, 2019	57	Certified
Assistant Professor of Chinese A-18060-48632	N/A	Lexington, VA	Mar 7, 2018	Jul 2, 2018	117	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-17160-48790	$45,000	Lexington, VA	Jun 26, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	85	Certified

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