Question 1

Does Allendale County Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Allendale County Schools 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 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 Allendale County Schools, 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 Allendale County Schools?

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 Allendale County Schools's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Allendale County Schools has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	485
2023	2	2	476
2016	1	1	230

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Elementary School Teacher G-100-24350-544458	$49,937	East Fairfax, SC	Dec 15, 2024	Apr 14, 2026	485	Certified
Secondary History Teacher G-100-24350-544407	$54,544	Fairfax, SC	Dec 15, 2024	Apr 14, 2026	485	Certified
Primary School Teacher G-100-23334-532000	$56,504	Fairfax, SC	Nov 29, 2023	Mar 19, 2025	476	Certified - Expired
Special Education Teacher G-100-23334-531970	$67,850	Fairfax, SC	Nov 29, 2023	Mar 19, 2025	476	Certified - Expired
Elementary School Teacher A-16277-58313	$31,290	Allendale, SC	Oct 21, 2016	Jun 8, 2017	230	Certified

Allendale County Schools — Green Card PERM Data

Allendale County Schools PERM & Green Card Filings

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