Question 1

Does Fort Lewis College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fort Lewis 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 169 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 Fort Lewis College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 169 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 Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Fort Lewis College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	418
2020	1	1	227
2019	2	2	55
2018	1	1	111

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lecturer, Department of Mathematics G-100-23242-307566	$46,700	Durango, CO	Aug 30, 2023	Oct 18, 2024	415	Certified - Expired
Lecturer for Mathematics G-100-23237-296140	$46,700	Durango, CO	Aug 25, 2023	Oct 18, 2024	420	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Public Health A-20231-89697	$58,000	Durango, CO	Sep 11, 2020	Apr 26, 2021	227	Certified
Assistant Professor, Modern Languages A-19075-82354	$52,500	Durango, CO	Mar 29, 2019	May 22, 2019	54	Certified
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science A-19070-80900	$52,000	Durango, CO	Mar 29, 2019	May 24, 2019	56	Certified
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science A-18267-21618	$50,500	Durango, CO	Oct 3, 2018	Jan 22, 2019	111	Certified-Expired

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