Question 1

Does The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 504 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 The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 504 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 The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany?

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 The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Packaging Design Engineer G-100-23306-472962	$122,455	Rochester, NY	Nov 2, 2023	Mar 28, 2025	512	Certified - Expired
Technical Lead - Oracle E-Business G-100-23285-426480	$115,000	Albany, NY	Oct 12, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Research Technician G-100-23284-423637	$48,381	Brooklyn, NY	Oct 11, 2023	Feb 26, 2025	504	Certified - Expired

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