Question 1

Does College of the Holy Cross sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. College of the Holy Cross has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 230 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 the Holy Cross, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 230 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 the Holy Cross?

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 the Holy Cross's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

College of the Holy Cross has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	452
2023	2	2	408
2020	2	2	192
2017	2	2	183

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24172-132671	$106,145	Worcester, MA	Jun 20, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	452	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23191-177044	$90,250	Worcester, MA	Jul 10, 2023	Sep 12, 2024	430	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23087-19658	$104,500	Worcester, MA	May 3, 2023	May 22, 2024	385	Certified
Lecturer A-20077-31559	$66,200	Worcester, MA	Sep 11, 2020	Apr 23, 2021	224	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20141-56588	$81,750	Worcester, MA	May 28, 2020	Nov 3, 2020	159	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17291-99943	N/A	Worcester, MA	Nov 17, 2017	Apr 2, 2018	136	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17216-72318	N/A	Worcester, MA	Aug 31, 2017	Apr 18, 2018	230	Certified

College of the Holy Cross — Green Card PERM Data

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