Question 1

Does St. Olaf College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. St. Olaf 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 393 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 St. Olaf College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

St. Olaf College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	452
2023	3	3	452
2018	3	3	108

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Economics G-300-24149-043651	$72,660	Northfield, MN	May 28, 2024	Aug 23, 2025	452	Certified
Assistant Professor of Dance G-300-23221-249919	$60,010	Northfield, MN	Aug 9, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	481	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Spanish G-300-23220-248440	$68,900	Northfield, MN	Aug 8, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	482	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Computer Science A-23109-29781	$57,020	Northfield, MN	May 11, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	393	Certified
Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track) A-18086-56666	N/A	Northfield, MN	Apr 19, 2018	Jul 24, 2018	96	Certified
Assistant Professor of Political Science (Tenure-Track) A-18086-56613	N/A	Northfield, MN	Apr 17, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	105	Certified
Assistant Professor of Chinese A-17320-11423	N/A	Northfield, MN	Jan 16, 2018	May 18, 2018	122	Certified

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