What is the current PERM processing time?

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 Academie Lafayette, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 435 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

How long does it take to get a green card through Academie Lafayette?

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.

What triggers a PERM audit?

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.

What is Academie Lafayette's PERM approval rate?

Academie Lafayette has a 82.4% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (14 certified, 3 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Last Updated Aug 2026

Kansas City, MO

222 employees

Est. 1999

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Academie Lafayette — Green Card PERM Data

Academie Lafayette PERM & Green Card Filings

Does Academie Lafayette sponsor green cards? Yes. Below is every PERM labor certification filing by Academie Lafayette, including approval rates, PERM processing times, and salary data. The employer sponsored green card process from PERM filing to permanent residency typically takes 1 to 5+ years depending on visa category and country of birth.

Sponsors Green Cards?

Yes

2025 PERM filings

Recent processing time

15 monthsApprox.

Green Card Commitment

30.4%

High

PERM Filing Risk Factors

The DOL flags certain conditions on PERM applications that may trigger an audit, a request for additional documentation before a case can be certified. These are common in certain industries and don't indicate wrongdoing. Based on 10 PERM filings in the last year.

Unusual Job Requirements

10 of 10 filings

The job requirements exceed what's standard for the occupation. The DOL checks whether requirements are tailored to the foreign worker.

Foreign Language Required

10 of 10 filings

The position requires a non-English language. The DOL verifies this is a genuine business need, not a way to narrow the applicant pool.

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Median Processing Days
2025	10	7	3	455
2023	2	2	0	406
2022	1	1	0	364
2020	2	2	0	203
2018	1	1	0	356
2017	1	1	0	287

All PERM Filings

17 total

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High School/Middle School French Immersion Science Teachers G-100-25093-827961	$56,370	Kansas City, MO	Apr 3, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	435	Denied
High School/Middle School French Immersion Science Teachers G-100-25093-827927	$56,370	Kansas City, MO	Apr 3, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	435	Denied
High School/Middle School French Language Teachers G-100-25093-827911	$56,370	Kansas City, MO	Apr 3, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	435	Denied
Elementary School French Immersion Teachers G-100-25073-778621	$54,257	Kansas City, MO	Mar 14, 2025	May 20, 2026	432	Certified
Elementary School French Immersion Teachers G-100-25031-658699	$54,257	Kansas City, MO	Jan 31, 2025	May 1, 2026	455	Certified
Elementary School French Immersion Teachers G-100-25031-658671	$49,000	Kansas City, MO	Jan 31, 2025	May 1, 2026	455	Certified
Elementary School French Immersion Teachers G-100-25031-658589	$54,257	Kansas City, MO	Jan 31, 2025	May 1, 2026	455	Certified
Elementary School French Immersion Teachers G-100-25031-658558	$54,257	Kansas City, MO	Jan 31, 2025	May 1, 2026	455	Certified
Middle School Mathematics Teachers G-100-25031-658517	$64,590	Kansas City, MO	Jan 31, 2025	May 1, 2026	455	Certified
Elementary School French Immersion Teachers G-100-25021-631029	$54,257	Kansas City, MO	Jan 21, 2025	Apr 30, 2026	464	Certified
French Immersion Teacher A-23052-04218	$49,454	Kansas City, MO	Mar 5, 2023	Apr 23, 2024	415	Certified
French Immersion Teacher A-23013-87252	$57,352	Kansas City, MO	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	397	Certified-Expired
French Immersion Teacher A-22349-74682	$57,352	Kansas City, MO	Dec 23, 2022	Dec 22, 2023	364	Certified-Expired
French Immersion Teacher (Elementary Level) A-20357-35984	$46,100	Kansas City, MO	Dec 23, 2020	Jul 14, 2021	203	Certified
French Immersion Teacher (Elementary Level) A-20337-27604	$46,100	Kansas City, MO	Dec 23, 2020	Jul 14, 2021	203	Certified
French Immersion Teacher A-18152-82018	$54,000	Kansas City, MO	Jul 5, 2018	Jun 26, 2019	356	Certified
French Immersion Teacher A-17209-69574	N/A	Kansas City, MO	Aug 2, 2017	May 16, 2018	287	Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Academie Lafayette has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 435 days.

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