Question 1

Does The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 260 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 University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 260 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 University of Vermont and State Agricultural 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 The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	2	1	1	502
2022	2	2	0	263

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-25029-650646	$69,500	Burlington, VT	Jan 29, 2025	Apr 11, 2025	72	Withdrawn
Lecturer G-300-24206-217994	$47,530	Burlington, VT	Jul 24, 2024	Dec 8, 2025	502	Certified
Lecturer G-300-24194-193885	$47,530	Burlington, VT	Jul 12, 2024	Jul 16, 2024	4	Withdrawn
Information Technology Professional Senior (PeopleSoft & Database Administrator A-22123-49372	$111,100	Burlington, VT	May 4, 2022	Jan 24, 2023	265	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22116-46242	$95,000	Burlington, VT	Apr 26, 2022	Jan 11, 2023	260	Certified-Expired

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