Question 1

Does Rhode Island College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rhode Island College has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 163 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 Rhode Island College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 163 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Rhode Island College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	453
2020	1	1	209
2018	2	2	101
2017	2	2	135

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor, Social Work G-300-23349-570487	$78,107	Providence, RI	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	501	Certified
Assistant Professor, Political Science G-300-23181-157924	$67,855	Providence, RI	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 8, 2024	405	Certified
Assistant Professor, Spanish A-20261-00935	$62,988	Providence, RI	Oct 9, 2020	May 6, 2021	209	Certified
Assistant Professor, Computer Science A-18026-36035	N/A	Provdience, RI	Mar 26, 2018	Jul 5, 2018	101	Certified
Assistant Professor, Computer Science A-18026-35940	N/A	Provdience, RI	Mar 26, 2018	Jul 5, 2018	101	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE A-17214-71304	N/A	PROVIDENCE, RI	Sep 11, 2017	Feb 21, 2018	163	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Mathematics A-17065-09596	N/A	PROVIDENCE, RI	Jun 22, 2017	Oct 6, 2017	106	Certified-Expired

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