Question 1

Does National Park College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Park College has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 155 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 National Park College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 155 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 National Park 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 National Park College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

National Park College has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	421
2019	1	1	0	94
2018	1	1	0	63
2017	1	1	0	155

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Chemistry Faculty G-300-24002-608409	$51,000	Hot Springs, AR	Jan 2, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	520	Denied
Chemistry Faculty G-300-23158-086567	$705,120	Hot Springs, AR	Jun 7, 2023	Aug 1, 2024	421	Certified
Chemistry Faculty A-19149-11261	$56,000	Hot Springs, AR	Jun 4, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	94	Certified
Communications Faculty A-18207-01554	$58,319	Hot Springs, AR	Aug 3, 2018	Oct 5, 2018	63	Certified-Expired
Chemistry Faculty A-17207-68458	N/A	Hot Springs, AR	Aug 3, 2017	Jan 5, 2018	155	Certified-Expired

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