Question 1

Does Bates College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bates College has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 159 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 Bates College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 159 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 Bates 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. See the risk factors section above for Bates College's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Bates College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bates College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	448
2023	1	1	379
2021	1	1	159
2018	1	1	65
2017	2	2	104

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-24169-118916	$90,000	LEWISTON, ME	Jun 17, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	448	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-24169-118873	$90,000	LEWISTON, ME	Jun 17, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	448	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-23129-39284	$86,000	Lewiston, ME	May 9, 2023	May 22, 2024	379	Certified
Assistant Professor of Politics A-21027-46237	$83,500	Lewiston, ME	Jan 28, 2021	Jul 6, 2021	159	Certified
Assistant Professor of Politics (East Asia) A-18149-80315	N/A	Lewiston, ME	May 30, 2018	Aug 3, 2018	65	Certified
LECTURER IN JAPANESE A-17249-83762	N/A	Lewiston, ME	Sep 28, 2017	Feb 6, 2018	131	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of African History A-17103-24505	$65,000	Lewiston, ME	May 1, 2017	Jul 17, 2017	77	Certified

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