Question 1

Does Alma College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alma College has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 277 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 Alma College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 277 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 Alma 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 Alma College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Alma College has a 80% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	0	1	464
2020	1	1	0	0	184
2017	2	1	1	0	141

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Philosophy G-300-24107-891291	$63,000	Alma, MI	Apr 16, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	464	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-24107-890789	$64,000	Alma, MI	Apr 16, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	464	Certified
Assistant Professor of Business Administration G-300-24018-649809	$63,500	Alma, MI	Jan 18, 2024	Jan 22, 2025	370	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Integrative Physiology and Health Science A-20337-28042	$58,690	ALMA, MI	Dec 2, 2020	Jun 4, 2021	184	Certified
Assistant Professor of Dance A-17354-23714	N/A	Alma, MI	Dec 20, 2017	May 10, 2018	141	Certified
Assistant Professor, Integrative Physiology and Health Science A-17216-72161	N/A	Alma, MI	Aug 4, 2017	Feb 2, 2018	182	Denied

Alma College — Green Card PERM Data

Alma College PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Macalester College

THE University OF Texas AT EL PASO

Berklee College of Music, Inc.

Fashion Institute of Technology

Sarah Lawrence College

Missouri Valley College

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?