Question 1

Does Winthrop University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Winthrop University has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 170 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 Winthrop University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 170 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 Winthrop 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 Winthrop University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Winthrop University has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	404
2020	3	3	0	170
2018	2	1	1	75
2017	1	1	0	112

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY G-300-23180-153629	$55,411	ROCK HILL, SC	Jun 29, 2023	Aug 6, 2024	404	Certified
Chair, Department of Fine Arts A-20157-62240	$81,090	Rock Hill, SC	Jun 26, 2020	May 26, 2021	334	Certified
Asst. Professor of Financial Economics A-20104-42373	$85,000	Rock Hill, SC	May 19, 2020	Nov 5, 2020	170	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance A-20093-38435	$114,500	Rock Hill, SC	May 19, 2020	Nov 5, 2020	170	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance A-18292-31060	$115,000	Rock Hill, SC	Oct 30, 2018	Jan 30, 2019	92	Denied
Asst. Professor of Economics A-18216-04533	$81,000	Rock HIll, SC	Aug 9, 2018	Oct 23, 2018	75	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-17188-60828	N/A	Rock Hill, SC	Jul 27, 2017	Nov 16, 2017	112	Certified-Expired

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