Question 1

Does Merrimack College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merrimack College has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 142 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 Merrimack College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 142 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Merrimack College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	484
2022	3	3	246
2019	1	1	88
2018	2	2	93
2017	2	2	122

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Communications & Media G-300-24305-444636	$71,426	NORTH ANDOVER, MA	Oct 31, 2024	Feb 27, 2026	484	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance A-22116-46061	$130,604	NORTH ANDOVER, MA	May 25, 2022	Jan 26, 2023	246	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-22060-17424	$115,000	NORTH ANDOVER, MA	May 25, 2022	Jan 26, 2023	246	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counselling A-22056-16460	$70,040	NORTH ANDOVER, MA	Apr 21, 2022	Dec 29, 2022	252	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Finance A-18306-36896	$135,000	North Andover, MA	Jun 10, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	88	Certified
Assistant Professor of Accounting A-17158-47503	N/A	NORTH ANDOVER, MA	May 21, 2018	Aug 2, 2018	73	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance A-18038-40650	N/A	NORTH ANDOVER, MA	Feb 13, 2018	Jun 6, 2018	113	Certified
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering A-17346-20572	N/A	NORTH ANDOVER, MA	Dec 19, 2017	May 10, 2018	142	Certified
Associate Professor of Management A-17144-42312	$129,000	NORTH ANDOVER, MA	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	101	Certified

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