Question 1

Does Oberlin College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oberlin College has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 128 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 Oberlin College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 128 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 Oberlin 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 Oberlin College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Oberlin College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	483
2018	4	4	124
2017	3	3	117

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Asst Prof of Russian, E European, & Eurasian Studies G-300-24106-887150	$78,522	Oberlin, OH	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	483	Certified
Assistant Professor of Art/Architecture of the Islamic World A-18282-26919	$73,000	Oberlin, OH	Oct 15, 2018	Dec 19, 2018	65	Certified-Expired
Lecturer in Japanese A-18250-15812	$47,500	Oberlin, OH	Sep 12, 2018	Nov 28, 2018	77	Certified-Expired
East Asian Studies Librarian A-18067-50632	$56,000	Oberlin, OH	Mar 12, 2018	Oct 31, 2018	233	Certified-Expired
Associate Dean of Students A-18023-34036	N/A	Oberlin, OH	Jan 23, 2018	May 24, 2018	121	Certified
Assistant Professor of Harpsichord A-17255-85957	N/A	Oberlin, OH	Sep 12, 2017	Feb 15, 2018	156	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Environmental Politics & Policy A-17123-33638	$72,571	Oberlin, OH	May 3, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	135	Certified
Lecturer in French A-17108-26445	$55,941	Oberlin, OH	Apr 19, 2017	Jun 16, 2017	58	Certified

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