Question 1

Does Earlham College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Earlham College has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 174 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 Earlham College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 174 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 Earlham 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 Earlham College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Earlham College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	1	1	0	452
2023	1	1	0	488
2020	1	1	0	203
2017	2	2	0	142

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Computer Science G-300-25135-980058	$65,000	Richmond, IN	May 15, 2025	Aug 12, 2025	89	Withdrawn
Lab Manager - Dept. of Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy G-100-24120-934528	$53,726	Richmond, IN	Apr 29, 2024	Jul 25, 2025	452	Certified
Assistant Director of Advancement Services G-100-23188-172692	$45,000	Richmond, IN	Jul 7, 2023	Nov 6, 2024	488	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Psychology A-20203-78879	$58,500	Richmond, IN	Nov 3, 2020	May 25, 2021	203	Certified
Assistant Professor, Business & Non Profit Management A-17286-98490	N/A	Richmond, IN	Dec 5, 2017	Apr 23, 2018	139	Certified
Assistant Professor of Japanese Language & Linguistics A-17285-97963	N/A	Richmond, IN	Dec 1, 2017	Apr 24, 2018	144	Certified

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