Question 1

Does Colleton County School District sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Colleton County School District 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 469 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 Colleton County School District, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Colleton County School District?

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 Colleton County School District's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Colleton County School District has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	483
2023	2	2	534
2018	2	2	205
2016	1	1	218

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High School Mathematics Teacher G-100-24233-279631	$43,368	Walterboro, SC	Aug 20, 2024	Dec 30, 2025	497	Certified
High School English Teacher G-100-24211-227639	$43,368	Walterboro, SC	Jul 29, 2024	Nov 10, 2025	469	Certified
High School Mathematics Teacher (9-12) G-100-23219-242462	$40,868	Walterboro, SC	Aug 7, 2023	Jan 22, 2025	534	Certified - Expired
High School Special Education Teacher (9-12) G-100-23212-225353	$58,271	Walterboro, SC	Jul 31, 2023	Jan 15, 2025	534	Certified - Expired
Special Education Teacher A-18150-80929	$41,180	Walterboro, SC	Jul 16, 2018	Feb 26, 2019	225	Certified-Expired
Middle School Special Education Teacher A-18101-61834	$40,680	Walterboro, SC	Apr 24, 2018	Oct 26, 2018	185	Certified-Expired
High School Science Teacher A-16266-55390	$36,910	Walterboro, SC	Oct 5, 2016	May 11, 2017	218	Certified

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