Question 1

Does Whitman College sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whitman College has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Whitman College, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Whitman 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 Whitman College's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Whitman College has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	391
2021	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	54
2017	2	2	0	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Enterprise Systems Architect G-100-23180-154503	$83,574	Walla Walla, WA	Jun 29, 2023	Aug 2, 2024	400	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-23058-06154	$70,000	Walla Walla, WA	Mar 14, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	381	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology) A-21102-73147	$75,000	Walla Walla, WA	May 26, 2021	Sep 2, 2021	99	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Philosophy A-18211-02768	$65,000	Walla Walla, WA	Aug 22, 2018	Oct 15, 2018	54	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Economics A-17105-25390	$85,000	Walla Walla, WA	May 10, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	63	Certified
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Statistics) A-17102-24340	$67,000	Walla Walla, WA	May 10, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	63	Certified

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