Question 1

Does Houghton University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Houghton University has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 430 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 Houghton University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 430 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 Houghton University?

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 Houghton University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Houghton University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	450
2022	1	1	0	0	410

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Psychology G-300-23157-081802	$46,772	Houghton, NY	Jun 6, 2023	Aug 29, 2024	450	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science or Data Science A-22312-53702	$56,110	Houghton, NY	Dec 16, 2022	Jan 30, 2024	410	Certified-Expired

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