Question 1

Does Albuquerque School of Excellence sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Albuquerque School of Excellence has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 239 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 Albuquerque School of Excellence, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 239 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 Albuquerque School of Excellence?

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 Albuquerque School of Excellence's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Albuquerque School of Excellence has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	444
2020	1	1	317
2018	1	1	197
2017	2	2	238

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Math Teacher G-100-23220-248937	$65,732	Albuquerque, NM	Aug 8, 2023	Oct 25, 2024	444	Certified - Expired
Science Teacher A-20178-70104	$40,320	Albuquerque, NM	Jun 27, 2020	May 10, 2021	317	Certified
Math Teacher A-18254-16928	$40,320	Albuquerque, NM	Sep 20, 2018	Apr 5, 2019	197	Certified
Science Teacher A-17187-60412	N/A	Albuquerque, NM	Jul 14, 2017	Mar 7, 2018	236	Certified-Expired
Math Teacher A-17082-16606	N/A	Albuquerque, NM	Apr 5, 2017	Nov 30, 2017	239	Certified-Expired

Albuquerque School of Excellence — Green Card PERM Data

Albuquerque School of Excellence PERM & Green Card Filings

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