Question 1

Does Kalamazoo College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kalamazoo College has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 Kalamazoo College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kalamazoo College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	462
2022	1	0	1	—
2020	1	1	0	158
2019	1	1	0	62
2018	1	1	0	89
2017	1	1	0	107

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Computer Science G-300-23209-222563	$71,500	Kalamazoo, MI	Jul 28, 2023	Nov 1, 2024	462	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-22182-82439	$71,000	Kalamazoo, MI	Jul 1, 2022	May 22, 2023	325	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of French Language and Literature A-20090-36853	$61,532	Kalamazoo, MI	May 4, 2020	Oct 9, 2020	158	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-19204-34284	$62,000	Kalamazoo, MI	Jul 24, 2019	Sep 24, 2019	62	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-18176-90321	N/A	Kalamazoo, MI	Jun 28, 2018	Sep 25, 2018	89	Certified
Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Sociology A-17153-45887	$65,000	Kalamazoo, MI	Jun 5, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	107	Certified

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