Question 1

Does Grinnell College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Grinnell College has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 339 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 Grinnell College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 339 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 Grinnell 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 Grinnell College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Grinnell College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	4	1	512
2023	1	1	0	420
2022	1	1	0	339
2021	1	1	0	139
2020	1	1	0	217
2019	1	1	0	81
2018	2	2	0	78
2016	1	1	0	58

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Psychology G-300-24289-409257	$86,000	GRINNELL, IA	Oct 15, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	526	Certified
Associate Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct G-100-24203-211041	$69,472	GRINNELL, IA	Jul 21, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	393	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Japanese G-300-24151-049498	$86,000	GRINNELL, IA	May 29, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	470	Certified
Assistant Professor of Dance G-300-24066-774234	$84,000	GRINNELL, IA	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 17, 2025	499	Certified
Assistant Professor of German Studies G-300-24045-719325	$85,000	GRINNELL, IA	Feb 14, 2024	Aug 19, 2025	552	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS A-23087-19305	$90,000	GRINNELL, IA	Apr 20, 2023	Jun 13, 2024	420	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GERMAN STUDIES A-22325-61213	$88,000	GRINNELL, IA	Dec 5, 2022	Nov 9, 2023	339	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS A-21029-47422	$99,000	GRINNELL, IA	Mar 18, 2021	Aug 4, 2021	139	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FRENCH A-20176-69365	$77,000	GRINNELL, IA	Jul 24, 2020	Feb 26, 2021	217	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS A-19162-16790	$95,000	GRINNELL, IA	Jun 20, 2019	Sep 9, 2019	81	Certified
Assistant Professor, Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies A-18122-70719	N/A	Grinnell, IA	Jul 5, 2018	Aug 30, 2018	56	Certified
Assistant Professor - Chinese Language and Literature A-18124-71733	N/A	Grinnell, IA	May 8, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	99	Certified
Assistant Professor of Music (Jazz Studies) A-16235-44903	$56,100	Grinnell, IA	Aug 23, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	58	Certified-Expired

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