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The University of Southern Mississippi: green card (PERM) sponsorship
The University of Southern Mississippi filed 6 PERM labor certification applications decided in fiscal years 2024–2026; certified: 6. Median offered salary $67,750; median time from filing to certification: 428 days.
PERM applications6
Certified6
Median offered salary$67,750
Median days to certification428
Already working for the employer100%
Employees (as filed)2,500
In business since1910
Employer addressHattiesburg, MS
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Job titles
| Job title | PERM applications | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 5 | $66,500 |
| Research Scientist | 1 | $75,692 |
Work sites
Occupations
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Hydrologists1
Latest decisions
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Decided | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | $75,692 | Stennis Space Center, MS | May 8, 2025 | Jun 16, 2026 | Certified | 404 |
| Assistant Professor | $74,160 | Hattiesburg, MS | Apr 2, 2025 | May 27, 2026 | Certified | 420 |
| Assistant Professor | $65,000 | Hattiesburg, MS | Feb 25, 2025 | May 18, 2026 | Certified | 447 |
| Assistant Professor | $66,500 | Hattiesburg, MS | Feb 26, 2025 | May 7, 2026 | Certified | 435 |
| Assistant Professor | $66,000 | Hattiesburg, MS | Jul 1, 2024 | Nov 24, 2025 | Certified, expired | 511 |
| Assistant Professor | $69,000 | Hattiesburg, MS | Jul 18, 2023 | Aug 29, 2024 | Certified | 408 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications. PERM certification is one step toward a green card; USCIS decides the petition. Not legal advice. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2024–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).