Question 1

Does Colorado College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Colorado College has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 285 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 Colorado College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 285 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 Colorado 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 Colorado College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Colorado College has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (10 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	420
2024	1	1	0	469
2023	1	1	0	484
2022	3	3	0	277
2021	1	0	1	—
2019	3	2	1	57
2018	1	1	0	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Economics & Business G-300-25093-828197	$89,300	Colorado Springs, CO	Apr 3, 2025	May 28, 2026	420	Certified
Assistant Professor, Comparative Politics G-300-25093-828159	$88,300	Colorado Springs, CO	Apr 3, 2025	May 28, 2026	420	Certified
Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Administrator G-100-24123-949923	$87,027	Colorado Springs, CO	May 2, 2024	Aug 14, 2025	469	Certified
Assistant Professor, Economics & Business G-300-23353-577969	$85,500	Colorado Springs, CO	Dec 19, 2023	Apr 16, 2025	484	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-22216-00111	$59,520	Colorado Springs, CO	Aug 4, 2022	May 11, 2023	280	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-22186-83378	$46,950	Colorado Springs, CO	Jul 5, 2022	Apr 21, 2023	290	Certified
Database and Systems Administrator A-22125-51241	$71,365	Colorado Springs, CO	May 5, 2022	Jan 20, 2023	260	Certified-Expired
Global Diversity Student Success Specialist A-21288-59023	$49,109	Colorado Springs, CO	Oct 15, 2021	Apr 17, 2023	549	Denied
Assistant Professor of Italian A-19135-05437	$82,000	Colorado Springs, CO	May 20, 2019	Jul 1, 2019	42	Denied
Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone Literature A-19113-96606	$78,500	Colorado Springs, CO	Apr 24, 2019	Jun 20, 2019	57	Certified
Music Professor (Music Technology) A-19113-96604	$79,500	Colorado Springs, CO	Apr 24, 2019	Jun 20, 2019	57	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-18228-08611	$76,500	Colorado Springs, CO	Aug 16, 2018	Oct 4, 2018	49	Certified-Expired

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