Question 1

Does Mount Holyoke College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mount Holyoke College has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 316 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 Mount Holyoke College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 316 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 Mount Holyoke 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 Mount Holyoke College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mount Holyoke College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	477
2023	3	3	0	391
2021	2	2	0	202
2020	1	1	0	179
2019	2	2	0	55

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Geography G-300-24107-891983	$90,000	South Hadley, MA	Apr 16, 2024	Feb 26, 2025	316	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-24087-833544	$110,000	South Hadley, MA	Mar 27, 2024	Jul 10, 2025	470	Certified
Lecturer in Korean G-300-24031-680067	$70,000	South Hadley, MA	Jan 31, 2024	May 28, 2025	483	Certified
Assistant Professor of Environmental & Social Equity & Justice A-23114-32115	$85,000	South Hadley, MA	May 10, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	391	Certified
Assistant Professor of Statistics A-23101-25770	$96,000	South Hadley, MA	May 10, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	391	Certified
Assistant Director of Assessment, Licensure Programs A-23032-96068	$61,383	South Hadley, MA	May 10, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	391	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish, Latin American Literatures and Cultures A-20343-30640	$80,977	South Hadley, MA	Mar 11, 2021	Sep 23, 2021	196	Certified
Counseling Service Clinician A-20293-11447	$49,939	South Hadley, MA	Jan 4, 2021	Jul 30, 2021	207	Certified
Assistant Professor of History A-20280-08021	$75,000	South Hadley, MA	Dec 7, 2020	Jun 4, 2021	179	Certified
Lecturer in Gender Studies A-19080-83888	$65,000	South Hadley, MA	Apr 10, 2019	Jun 4, 2019	55	Certified
Assistant Professor of Sociology A-19080-83815	$75,000	South Hadley, MA	Apr 10, 2019	Jun 4, 2019	55	Certified

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