Question 1

Does Gustavus Adolphus College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gustavus Adolphus 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 330 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 Gustavus Adolphus College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 330 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 Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gustavus Adolphus College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	503
2023	2	2	430
2022	1	1	258
2017	2	2	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24261-342224	$51,990	St. Peter, MN	Sep 17, 2024	Feb 2, 2026	503	Certified
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Management G-300-23262-360052	$74,630	Saint Peter, MN	Sep 19, 2023	Dec 20, 2024	458	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Education G-300-23172-130688	$65,000	St. Peter, MN	Jun 21, 2023	Jul 26, 2024	401	Certified
Director of Fine Arts Program A-22011-96370	$71,885	Saint Peter, MN	Apr 8, 2022	Dec 22, 2022	258	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor in Dept of Health and Exercise Science A-17046-03360	$61,000	Saint Peter, MN	Feb 22, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	62	Certified
Assistant Professor in Dept of Econ and Management A-17013-90721	$70,000	Saint Peter, MN	Jan 31, 2017	Apr 4, 2017	63	Certified-Expired

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