Question 1

Does Macalester College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Macalester College has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 Macalester College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 Macalester 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 Macalester College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Macalester College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	432
2020	1	1	208
2018	1	1	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Political Science G-300-25071-769461	$69,260	St. Paul, MN	Mar 12, 2025	May 18, 2026	432	Certified
Asst or Assoc Professor of Creative Writing - Poetry A-20120-48430	$75,000	Saint Paul, MN	Jun 26, 2020	Jan 20, 2021	208	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Art & Art History A-18059-48470	N/A	Saint Paul, MN	Apr 17, 2018	Jul 17, 2018	91	Certified

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