Question 1

Does Sarah Lawrence College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sarah Lawrence 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 139 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 Sarah Lawrence College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 Sarah Lawrence 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 Sarah Lawrence College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sarah Lawrence College has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	1	1	0	219
2019	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	112
2017	2	2	0	141

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor Economics A-20126-50614	$74,000	Bronxville, NY	Jul 27, 2020	Mar 3, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor – History of Philosophy A-19010-60921	$75,000	Bronxville, NY	Mar 4, 2019	May 15, 2019	72	Denied
Faculty Member - 20th Century Continental European History A-18333-46150	$70,747	Bronxville, NY	Dec 5, 2018	Mar 27, 2019	112	Certified-Expired
Faculty Member - Latin American History A-17285-97816	N/A	Bronxville, NY	Dec 6, 2017	Apr 24, 2018	139	Certified
Assistant Professor of Sociology A-17234-78621	N/A	Bronxville, NY	Sep 20, 2017	Feb 9, 2018	142	Certified-Expired

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