Question 1

Does Union College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Union College has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Union College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Union 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 Union College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Union College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	0	493
2018	2	2	0	0	115

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering G-300-23248-321084	$90,520	Schenectady, NY	Sep 5, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	512	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-100-23248-320854	$97,405	Schenectady, NY	Sep 5, 2023	Jan 24, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Macroeconomics G-300-23222-254941	$91,000	Schenectady, NY	Aug 10, 2023	Nov 24, 2024	472	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics G-300-23213-230487	$76,500	Schenectady, NY	Aug 1, 2023	Nov 22, 2024	479	Certified - Expired
Assistant Director of Student Development A-18276-25027	$28,704	Barbourville, KY	Oct 9, 2018	Jan 25, 2019	108	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Physics A-18023-34061	N/A	Barbourville, KY	Jan 23, 2018	May 24, 2018	121	Certified

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