Question 1

Does Claremont McKenna College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Claremont McKenna College has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 392 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 Claremont McKenna College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 392 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 Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Claremont McKenna College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	0	397
2017	1	1	0	0	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Spanish G-300-23171-127516	$83,760	Claremont, CA	Jun 20, 2023	Jul 22, 2024	398	Certified
Assistant Professor of South Asian History A-23097-24405	$87,920	Claremont, CA	May 2, 2023	May 22, 2024	386	Certified
Assistant Professor of Government A-22165-71733	$95,000	Claremont, CA	Mar 2, 2023	Apr 12, 2024	407	Certified
Assistant Professor in Chinese History A-17009-88820	$80,000	Claremont, CA	Jan 12, 2017	Mar 24, 2017	71	Certified-Expired

Claremont McKenna College — Green Card PERM Data

Claremont McKenna College PERM & Green Card Filings

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