Question 1

Does Bowdoin College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bowdoin College has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 343 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 Bowdoin College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 343 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 Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bowdoin College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	5	5	459
2023	1	1	403
2022	2	2	272
2020	3	3	191
2018	1	1	60

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lecturer in Chinese Language G-300-24178-150945	$80,000	Brunswick, ME	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	439	Certified
Lecturer in Hispanic Studies G-300-24176-143016	$80,000	Brunswick, ME	Jun 24, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	441	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science G-300-24109-903396	$115,000	Brunswick, ME	Apr 18, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	459	Certified
Assistant Professor of Government G-300-24109-903395	$88,500	Brunswick, ME	Apr 18, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	459	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-24109-903383	$110,000	Brunswick, ME	Apr 18, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	459	Certified
Assistant Professor of Philosophy G-300-23181-157917	$89,000	Brunswick, ME	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 6, 2024	403	Certified
Assistant Professor of Psychology A-22118-47640	$90,000	Brunswick, ME	May 16, 2022	Feb 22, 2023	282	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Anthropology A-22116-46057	$88,000	Brunswick, ME	May 2, 2022	Jan 18, 2023	261	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Anthropology A-20220-85907	$88,000	Brunswick, ME	Aug 10, 2020	Mar 22, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures A-20176-68986	$83,000	Brunswick, ME	Jun 25, 2020	Dec 2, 2020	160	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Digital and Computational Studies A-20161-63390	$90,000	Brunswick, ME	Jun 17, 2020	Dec 21, 2020	187	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-18169-87795	N/A	Brunswick, ME	Jun 28, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	60	Certified

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