Question 1

Does Dartmouth College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dartmouth College has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Dartmouth College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Dartmouth College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	4	4	0	0	71
2016	2	2	0	0	62

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-17108-26398	$86,000	Hanover, NH	May 2, 2017	Aug 2, 2017	92	Certified
Assistant Professor of English A-17053-05584	$82,000	Hanover, NH	Mar 28, 2017	May 31, 2017	64	Certified
Assistant Athletic Trainer A-17086-17754	$47,862	Hanover, NH	Mar 27, 2017	May 30, 2017	64	Certified
Software Engineer A-17045-02542	$122,100	Hanover, NH	Feb 21, 2017	May 10, 2017	78	Certified
Senior Programmer/Analyst I A-16257-52065	$90,000	Hanover, NH	Sep 29, 2016	Nov 25, 2016	57	Certified-Expired
Senior Programmer/Analyst I A-16267-55709	$79,758	Hanover, NH	Sep 26, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	67	Certified-Expired

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