Question 1

Does Dalton State College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dalton State College has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 153 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 Dalton State College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 153 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 Dalton State 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 Dalton State College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Dalton State College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	1	1	153
2020	1	1	284
2017	2	2	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS G-300-25146-017488	$61,920	Dalton, GA	May 26, 2025	Jun 13, 2026	383	Certified
Assistant Professor of Physics A-21047-52721	$53,000	Dalton, GA	Mar 5, 2021	Aug 5, 2021	153	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-19365-01380	$52,795	Dalton, GA	Jan 31, 2020	Nov 10, 2020	284	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY A-17009-88806	$45,000	Dalton, GA	Mar 7, 2017	May 15, 2017	69	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS A-17009-88854	$45,000	Dalton, GA	Feb 21, 2017	May 3, 2017	71	Certified

Dalton State College — Green Card PERM Data

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