Question 1

Does Saint Michael's College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Saint Michael's College has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 198 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 Saint Michael's College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 198 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 Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Saint Michael's College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	1	0	2	470
2018	1	1	0	0	130

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-23230-275990	$70,000	Colchester, VT	Aug 18, 2023	Nov 30, 2024	470	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Chemistry G-300-23230-275941	$66,000	Colchester, VT	Aug 18, 2023	Feb 6, 2024	172	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Sociology G-300-23178-145370	$66,675	Colchester, VT	Jun 27, 2023	Feb 6, 2024	224	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Statistician) A-18269-22590	$68,000	Colchester, VT	Nov 5, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	130	Certified-Expired

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