Question 1

Does California Institute of Technology sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. California Institute of Technology has filed 22 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 California Institute of Technology, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 California Institute of Technology?

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 California Institute of Technology's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

California Institute of Technology has a 100% PERM approval rate across 22 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	468
2023	3	3	0	413
2022	1	1	0	266
2021	2	2	0	167
2020	2	2	0	206
2019	3	3	0	62
2018	6	4	2	82
2017	3	3	0	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Professor of Mathematics G-300-24159-087284	$230,000	Pasadena, CA	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	458	Certified
Associate Research Engineer in HEP and Quantum Technologies G-100-24094-852702	$107,453	Pasadena, CA	Apr 3, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	477	Certified
Senior Investment Analyst G-100-23202-208028	$95,950	Pasadena, CA	Jul 21, 2023	Oct 16, 2024	453	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics A-23069-11481	$175,000	Pasadena, CA	Mar 16, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	379	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-23009-84438	$175,000	Pasadena, CA	Mar 1, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	407	Certified
Senior Electrical Engineer A-22144-60315	$142,278	Pasadena, CA	Jun 8, 2022	Mar 1, 2023	266	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences A-21089-68462	$187,000	Pasadena, CA	Apr 4, 2021	Sep 9, 2021	158	Certified
Lecturer in Japanese A-21015-42771	$59,870	Pasadena, CA	Feb 2, 2021	Jul 27, 2021	175	Certified
Assistant Professor of Aerospace A-20204-79517	$165,000	Pasadena, CA	Nov 13, 2020	May 20, 2021	188	Certified
Detector Electro-Mechanical Engineer A-20199-77850	$80,000	Livingston, LA	Sep 4, 2020	Apr 16, 2021	224	Certified
Technologist II A-19164-18246	$107,640	Pasadena, CA	Jul 18, 2019	Sep 13, 2019	57	Certified
Professor of Mathematics A-19053-75900	$205,000	Pasadena, CA	Mar 29, 2019	May 20, 2019	52	Certified
Associate Director of University Teaching, CTLO A-19039-71612	$85,000	Pasadena, CA	Feb 15, 2019	May 1, 2019	75	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18269-22807	$155,000	Pasadena, CA	Oct 18, 2018	Jan 14, 2019	88	Certified-Expired
Staff Seismologist A-18121-70154	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Jul 5, 2018	Aug 30, 2018	56	Certified
Mechanical Engineer A-18121-70153	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Jul 5, 2018	Aug 30, 2018	56	Certified
Research Scientist A-18137-76787	$85,000	Pasadena, CA	May 28, 2018	Oct 3, 2018	128	Certified-Expired
Staff Seismologist A-18039-41583	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Apr 20, 2018	May 3, 2018	13	Withdrawn
Mechanical Engineer A-18038-40846	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Apr 20, 2018	May 3, 2018	13	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering A-17045-02977	$146,000	Pasadena, CA	Mar 2, 2017	May 10, 2017	69	Certified
Senior Applications Developer A-16298-64728	$105,000	Pasadena, CA	Jan 9, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	66	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Political Science A-16342-78459	$165,000	Pasadena, CA	Jan 6, 2017	Mar 15, 2017	68	Certified-Expired

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