Question 1

Does Teachers College, Columbia University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Teachers College, Columbia University has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 420 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 Teachers College, Columbia University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 420 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 Teachers College, Columbia University?

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 Teachers College, Columbia University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Teachers College, Columbia University has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	0	499
2023	2	2	0	528
2022	1	1	0	356
2018	2	2	0	104
2016	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DISABILITY STUDIES IN EDUCATION G-300-24278-386973	$117,000	NEW YORK , NY	Oct 4, 2024	Mar 3, 2026	515	Certified
Application Developer G-100-24123-951551	$95,483	New York, NY	May 2, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	483	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - APPLIED STATISTICS G-300-23326-521586	$109,200	NEW YORK, NY	Nov 22, 2023	Apr 23, 2025	518	Certified
Adjunct Professor/Sr. Research Associate G-300-23306-474107	$140,000	New York, NY	Nov 2, 2023	Apr 23, 2025	538	Certified
PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER (MEDIA) A-22266-27172	$85,600	NEW YORK, NY	Dec 13, 2022	Dec 4, 2023	356	Certified-Expired
INSTRUCTOR A-18348-52673	$56,228	New York, NY	Dec 20, 2018	Apr 11, 2019	112	Certified
DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING A-18053-46187	N/A	NEW YORK, NY	Mar 15, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	96	Certified
Research Associate A-16034-68544	$43,000	New York, NY	Feb 9, 2016	Nov 1, 2016	266	Denied

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