Question 1

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 245 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 245 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	492
2023	2	2	404
2022	1	1	245
2020	1	1	238
2017	2	2	59

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Teaching Professor G-300-24100-867881	$89,303	Worcester, MA	Apr 9, 2024	Aug 14, 2025	492	Certified
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies G-300-23166-115150	$82,000	Worcester, MA	Jun 15, 2023	Jul 26, 2024	407	Certified
Makerspace Advanced Technology and Prototyping Specialist A-23066-09807	$95,941	Worcester, MA	May 3, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	400	Certified
Assistant Teaching Professor A-22042-10485	$76,000	Worcester, MA	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 1, 2022	245	Certified-Expired
Enterprise Data & Integrations Architect A-20196-76192	$110,178	Worcester, MA	Jul 21, 2020	Mar 16, 2021	238	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-17059-07730	$100,000	Worcester, MA	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 21, 2017	65	Certified
Assistant Teaching Professor A-17009-88803	$70,000	Worcester, MA	Jan 26, 2017	Mar 20, 2017	53	Certified-Expired

Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Green Card PERM Data

Worcester Polytechnic Institute PERM & Green Card Filings

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