Question 1

Does Hamilton College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hamilton College has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 374 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 Hamilton College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 374 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hamilton College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	450
2023	7	6	1	440
2022	1	1	0	348
2021	1	1	0	168
2018	1	1	0	58
2017	2	2	0	117

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Physics G-300-24173-137460	$88,700	Clinton, NY	Jun 21, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	395	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-24170-123441	$110,900	Clinton, NY	Jun 18, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	450	Certified
Assistant Professor of Asian Studies G-300-23303-464981	$94,300	Clinton, NY	Oct 30, 2023	Jul 10, 2024	254	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor (Literature and Creative Writing Dept) G-300-23303-464501	$94,000	Clinton, NY	Oct 30, 2023	Feb 26, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies G-300-23289-434112	$91,900	Clinton, NY	Oct 16, 2023	Feb 26, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-23289-433895	$108,600	Clinton, NY	Oct 16, 2023	Feb 26, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies A-23136-43215	$93,100	Clinton, NY	May 25, 2023	May 31, 2024	372	Certified
Institutional Research Analyst A-23044-01056	$55,000	Clinton, NY	May 1, 2023	May 28, 2024	393	Certified
Assistant Professor of Arabic A-22244-15686	$95,220	Clinton, NY	Mar 27, 2023	Apr 5, 2024	375	Certified
Assistant Professor of Italian Studies A-22301-48178	$80,200	Clinton, NY	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 4, 2023	348	Certified-Expired
Administrative Director of Associated Colleges in China A-20325-23990	$77,542	Clinton, NY	Jan 11, 2021	Jun 28, 2021	168	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-18165-86560	N/A	Clinton, NY	Jun 18, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	58	Certified
Psychologist A-17192-61820	N/A	Clinton, NY	Oct 26, 2017	Mar 30, 2018	155	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17054-06035	$90,000	Clinton, NY	Mar 7, 2017	May 24, 2017	78	Certified

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