Question 1

Does Lafayette College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lafayette 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 144 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 Lafayette College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 144 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lafayette College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	379
2022	1	1	263
2018	1	1	48
2017	3	3	143

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Digital Initiatives Librarian A-23143-46110	$62,345	Easton, PA	May 23, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	379	Certified
Information Security Analyst A-22095-35822	$89,211	Easton, PA	Apr 15, 2022	Jan 3, 2023	263	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-18226-07420	$84,000	Easton, PA	Aug 29, 2018	Oct 16, 2018	48	Certified-Expired
Investment Associate A-17286-98517	N/A	New York, NY	Nov 17, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	143	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-17279-95988	N/A	Easton, PA	Oct 20, 2017	Mar 13, 2018	144	Certified-Expired
Multi Language Learner Support Specialist A-17226-75301	N/A	Easton, PA	Aug 14, 2017	Jan 2, 2018	141	Certified-Expired

Lafayette College — Green Card PERM Data

Lafayette College PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

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All PERM Filings

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