Question 1

Does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 389 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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 389 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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	484
2023	9	9	414
2022	1	1	321
2018	1	1	56

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Spanish Teacher High School G-100-24071-787476	$61,086	Charlotte, NC	Mar 11, 2024	Jul 1, 2025	477	Certified
Spanish Immersion Teacher - Elementary G-100-24045-717719	$64,617	Charlotte, NC	Feb 14, 2024	Jun 12, 2025	484	Certified
K-6 Teacher G-100-24033-688701	$70,382	Charlotte, NC	Feb 2, 2024	Jun 12, 2025	496	Certified
Teacher, Middle Grades Language Arts G-100-23325-516511	$60,820	Cornelius, NC	Nov 21, 2023	Mar 11, 2025	476	Certified - Expired
Middle School Math Teacher G-100-23296-449579	$69,073	Charlotte, NC	Oct 23, 2023	Feb 15, 2025	481	Certified - Expired
Spanish Immersion Teacher - Elementary G-100-23292-443879	$68,750	Charlotte, NC	Oct 19, 2023	Feb 15, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Spanish Immersion Teacher A-23129-39587	$61,871	Charlotte, NC	May 23, 2023	May 23, 2024	366	Certified
6-9 Middle Grades Math Teacher A-23104-27642	$58,183	Charlotte, NC	May 10, 2023	May 23, 2024	379	Certified
Spanish Immersion Teacher-Elementary A-23110-30579	$64,617	Charlotte, NC	May 5, 2023	May 28, 2024	389	Certified
9-12 Math Teacher A-23083-17936	$61,871	Charlotte, NC	Apr 18, 2023	Apr 19, 2024	367	Certified
Teacher, English Learner A-23075-13867	$59,689	Charlotte, NC	Apr 6, 2023	Apr 19, 2024	379	Certified
K-12 Spanish Teacher A-23033-96593	$61,345	Cornelius, NC	Mar 13, 2023	Apr 4, 2024	388	Certified
Teacher, English Learner A-22307-51391	$60,051	Charlotte, NC	Nov 17, 2022	Oct 4, 2023	321	Certified-Expired
Secondary Math Specialist A-18102-62275	N/A	Charlotte, NC	Jun 29, 2018	Aug 24, 2018	56	Certified

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools — Green Card PERM Data

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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