Question 1

Does ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 151 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 ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 151 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 ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE?

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 ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	264
2020	3	3	175
2019	1	1	75
2018	1	1	126
2016	2	2	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
INSTRUCTOR A-22112-44603	$180,000	ALBANY, NY	May 18, 2022	Feb 6, 2023	264	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR A-20343-30874	$340,000	ALBANY, NY	Dec 16, 2020	Jun 11, 2021	177	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR A-20303-14531	$232,500	ALBANY, NY	Dec 16, 2020	Jun 9, 2021	175	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20303-14530	$172,340	Albany, NY	Dec 16, 2020	Jun 9, 2021	175	Certified
Physician Assistant A-19045-73425	$85,197	Glenville, NY	Feb 15, 2019	May 1, 2019	75	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18004-27506	N/A	Albany, NY	Jan 19, 2018	May 25, 2018	126	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16343-78608	$210,000	Albany, NY	Dec 22, 2016	Feb 22, 2017	62	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16341-77517	$205,000	Albany, NY	Dec 13, 2016	Feb 17, 2017	66	Certified-Expired

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE — Green Card PERM Data

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE PERM & Green Card Filings

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