Question 1

Does College of Charleston sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. College of Charleston has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 397 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 College of Charleston, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 397 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 College of Charleston?

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 College of Charleston's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

College of Charleston has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	383
2024	5	5	457
2023	5	5	413
2022	2	2	318
2019	1	1	55
2018	3	3	148
2017	1	1	58
2016	2	2	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT (STRATEGY) G-300-25163-086944	$125,000	Charleston, SC	Jun 12, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	383	Certified
Assistant Professor of English: Early Modern Drama G-300-24183-164497	$69,825	Charleston, SC	Jul 1, 2024	Nov 4, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Asst. Prof. of Music (Blk Amer and/or Afro-diasporic Music) G-300-24179-155823	$67,500	Charleston, SC	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	447	Certified
Instructor of Spanish (Spanish for Business) G-300-24178-149849	$60,000	Charleston, SC	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	448	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management (2 Positions) G-300-24178-149845	$125,000	Charleston, SC	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	448	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance G-300-24178-149838	$144,000	Charleston, SC	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	448	Certified
Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering G-300-23230-278345	$88,000	Charleston, SC	Aug 18, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	433	Certified - Expired
Instructor of Historic Preservation and Community Planning G-300-23219-242985	$63,000	Charleston, SC	Aug 7, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	444	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Arts Management G-300-23205-211300	$66,950	Charleston, SC	Jul 24, 2023	Sep 6, 2024	410	Certified
Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies G-300-23205-209978	$63,500	Charleston, SC	Jul 24, 2023	Sep 6, 2024	410	Certified
Assistant Professor of Real Estate or Finance G-300-23202-206280	$130,000	Charleston, SC	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 6, 2024	413	Certified
Assistant Professor of Communication (Strat. Comm.) A-22222-03357	$61,800	Charleston, SC	Aug 18, 2022	May 23, 2023	278	Certified
Instructor of Portuguese and Spanish A-21301-64907	$54,590	Charleston, SC	Jan 18, 2022	Jan 11, 2023	358	Certified-Expired
Purchasing/Procurement Officer A-19028-66836	$60,760	CHARLESTON, SC	May 9, 2019	Jul 3, 2019	55	Certified
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain and Information Management A-17278-95496	N/A	Charleston, SC	Apr 11, 2018	Sep 6, 2018	148	Certified
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain and Information Management A-17256-86500	N/A	Charleston, SC	Apr 11, 2018	Sep 6, 2018	148	Certified
Assistant Professor of Real Estate A-17250-84424	N/A	Charleston, SC	Apr 11, 2018	Sep 6, 2018	148	Certified
Asst Prof/Spanish, Specialty in 2nd Lang Acquisition/1st/Heritage Lang A-16195-31989	$56,787	CHARLESTON, SC	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 8, 2017	58	Certified
Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies A-16281-60151	$63,500	Charleston, SC	Nov 23, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	49	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education (Mathematics Education) A-16103-96056	$61,000	Charleston, SC	Nov 21, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	49	Certified-Expired

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