Question 1

Does William Carey University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. William Carey University 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 315 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 William Carey University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 315 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 William Carey University?

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 William Carey University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

William Carey University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	480
2022	1	1	315
2019	1	1	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Professor G-300-24124-955270	$110,000	Hattiesburg, MS	May 3, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	480	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22256-20796	$87,000	Hattiesburg, MS	Sep 21, 2022	Aug 2, 2023	315	Certified
Assistant Professor, Anatomical Sciences A-19094-89088	$90,000	Hattiesburg, MS	Apr 16, 2019	Jun 21, 2019	66	Certified

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