Question 1

Does Bridgewater College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bridgewater College has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 331 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 Bridgewater College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 331 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bridgewater College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	400
2022	1	1	277
2020	1	1	207
2017	1	1	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Chemistry G-300-23241-303897	$56,000	Bridgewater, VA	Aug 29, 2023	Sep 30, 2024	398	Certified
Asst Prof of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering G-300-23222-255086	$75,000	Bridgewater, VA	Aug 10, 2023	Sep 30, 2024	417	Certified
Assistant Professor of Sociology A-23117-34274	$54,000	Bridgewater, VA	May 3, 2023	May 22, 2024	385	Certified
Assistant Professor of Business Administration - Marketing A-22157-66656	$70,000	Bridgewater, VA	Jun 9, 2022	Mar 13, 2023	277	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Chemistry A-20262-01599	$55,000	Bridgewater, VA	Sep 24, 2020	Apr 19, 2021	207	Certified
Asstistant Professor of Health & Human Sciences A-17089-18853	$47,740	Bridgewater, VA	Mar 30, 2017	Jun 1, 2017	63	Certified

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