Question 1

Does Bristol Community College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bristol Community College has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 Bristol Community College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 Bristol Community 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 Bristol Community College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bristol Community College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2019	1	1	0	72
2018	1	1	0	68
2017	1	1	0	159
2016	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY A-19140-07427	$53,831	FALL RIVER, MA	Jun 25, 2019	Sep 5, 2019	72	Certified
Associate Professor, Chemistry/Biological Chemistry A-18038-40982	N/A	Fall River, MA	Jun 7, 2018	Aug 14, 2018	68	Certified
Assistant Professor (Life Sciences) A-17157-46908	N/A	Fall River, MA	Aug 30, 2017	Feb 5, 2018	159	Certified-Expired
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, CHEMISTRY/BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY A-16138-11007	$51,434	FALL RIVER, MA	Jul 5, 2016	Nov 3, 2016	121	Withdrawn

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