Question 1

Does Cottey College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cottey College has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 259 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 Cottey College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 259 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 Cottey 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 Cottey College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cottey College has a 75% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	1	0	2	434
2017	2	2	0	0	105
2016	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Biology G-300-23214-233321	$59,160	Nevada, MO	Aug 2, 2023	May 16, 2024	288	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Education G-300-23208-220018	$59,058	Nevada, MO	Jul 27, 2023	Jul 31, 2024	370	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies A-23101-25949	$54,000	Nevada, MO	May 4, 2023	Jul 11, 2024	434	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-17202-66909	N/A	Nevada, MO	Aug 22, 2017	Jan 16, 2018	147	Certified-Expired
Coordinator of Spiritual Life and Campus Diversity A-17048-04227	$46,051	Nevada, MO	Feb 27, 2017	May 1, 2017	63	Certified
Assistant Professor of International Relations A-16204-35278	$52,000	Nevada, MO	Aug 18, 2016	Apr 4, 2017	229	Denied

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