Question 1

Does LAKE FOREST COLLEGE sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LAKE FOREST 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 257 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 LAKE FOREST COLLEGE, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 257 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 LAKE FOREST 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 LAKE FOREST COLLEGE's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LAKE FOREST COLLEGE has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	434
2022	4	4	286
2017	4	4	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Biology G-300-23304-467187	$53,000	Lake Forest, IL	Oct 31, 2023	Mar 3, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics or International Relations A-22061-18087	$63,000	Lake Forest, IL	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 4, 2024	379	Certified
Head Men's Soccer Coach A-22032-05713	$45,000	Lake Forest, IL	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 25, 2023	331	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of French A-21320-73780	$50,000	Lake Forest, IL	Jul 15, 2022	May 11, 2023	300	Certified
Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latinx Studies A-21257-43963	$60,000	Lake Forest, IL	May 6, 2022	Jan 18, 2023	257	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Political Science A-20288-10387	$62,000	Lake Forest, IL	Apr 15, 2022	Dec 27, 2022	256	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16134-09636	N/A	Lake Forest, IL	Jul 25, 2017	Nov 8, 2017	106	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-16270-56278	$40,000	Lake Forest, IL	Apr 14, 2017	Jun 8, 2017	55	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-16231-43646	$40,000	Lake Forest, IL	Apr 14, 2017	Jun 8, 2017	55	Certified
Assistant Professor of Music A-16236-45486	$52,000	Lake Forest, IL	Mar 8, 2017	May 31, 2017	84	Certified

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