Question 1

Does FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY?

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 FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2019	1	1	59
2017	1	1	226
2016	2	2	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Full-Time Faculty Fashion Business Management Big Data Technology Integration A-19092-88045	$87,208	New York, NY	Apr 22, 2019	Jun 20, 2019	59	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17188-61073	N/A	New York, NY	Aug 22, 2017	Apr 5, 2018	226	Certified
Full-Time Faculty Fashion Design-Apparel A-16320-71358	$68,561	New York, NY	Dec 2, 2016	Mar 9, 2017	97	Certified-Expired
Full-Time Faculty Fashion Merchandising Management A-16158-18370	$72,501	New York, NY	Aug 31, 2016	Oct 28, 2016	58	Certified-Expired

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY — Green Card PERM Data

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PERM & Green Card Filings

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