Open Enrollment (Deadline is Oct. 31, 2025)

Employees may make changes to their benefits that will take effect January 1, 2026. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us at 662-325-3713 or benefits@hrm.msstate.edu

Permanent Residence Information

General Information

  • All costs associated with labor certification applications filed on behalf of employees must be paid in full by the hiring department/unit on behalf of the University.
  • To ensure that we follow required procedures, employees desiring University assistance in the labor certification process must contact the appropriate Human Resources Business Partner, prior to initiating a petition for permanent residence.  At that time, employees will be given specific information concerning the process.

Process maps regarding employment of a foreign national are available as follows: