Question 1

Does Hope College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hope College has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 154 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 Hope College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 154 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 Hope 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 Hope College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hope College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	496
2022	1	1	242
2020	1	1	222
2017	1	1	79
2016	4	4	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Geology and Environmental Sciences G-300-24073-795112	$72,420	Holland, MI	Mar 13, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	490	Certified
Assistant Professor of Physics G-300-24047-724836	$57,200	Holland, MI	Feb 16, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	496	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish G-300-24046-721180	$56,160	Holland, MI	Feb 15, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	497	Certified
Assistant Professor of Religion - Biblical Studies A-22075-26314	$56,840	Holland, MI	Mar 25, 2022	Nov 22, 2022	242	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry A-20240-92821	$63,500	Holland, MI	Sep 3, 2020	Apr 13, 2021	222	Certified
Assistant Professor of History A-17068-11658	$55,000	Holland, MI	Mar 13, 2017	May 31, 2017	79	Certified
Assistant Professor of Religion A-16200-33802	$63,500	Holland, MI	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	59	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of French A-16201-33814	$53,500	Holland, MI	Aug 22, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	70	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mandarin Chinese A-16201-33762	$55,000	Holland, MI	Aug 22, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	85	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-16200-33809	$56,000	Holland, MI	Aug 22, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	66	Certified-Expired

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