Question 1

Does Sonoran Science Academy East sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sonoran Science Academy East has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 256 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 Sonoran Science Academy East, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 256 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 Sonoran Science Academy East?

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 Sonoran Science Academy East's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sonoran Science Academy East has a 89.5% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (17 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	478
2023	3	3	0	450
2022	2	2	0	332
2020	1	1	0	316
2018	5	4	1	213
2017	4	3	1	140
2016	2	2	0	154

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mathematics Teacher G-100-24144-027796	$43,280	Phoenix, AZ	May 22, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	463	Certified
Science Teacher G-100-24072-789931	$45,880	Chandler, AZ	Mar 11, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	492	Certified
Spanish Teacher G-100-23307-478225	$37,440	Tucson, AZ	Nov 3, 2023	Mar 19, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Mathematics Teacher G-100-23303-466238	$37,140	Tucson, AZ	Oct 30, 2023	Feb 18, 2025	477	Certified - Expired
Computer Science Teacher A-23101-25936	$37,440	Tucson, AZ	Apr 17, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	371	Certified
English Language Teacher A-22241-13524	$35,370	Tucson, AZ	Sep 1, 2022	Jul 18, 2023	320	Certified
Science Teacher A-22006-94740	$35,370	Tucson, AZ	Jan 11, 2022	Dec 20, 2022	343	Certified-Expired
Budget Analyst A-20006-03145	$52,395	Gilbert, AZ	Jan 6, 2020	Nov 17, 2020	316	Certified-Expired
Mathematics Teacher A-18210-02327	$33,870	Tucson, AZ	Aug 1, 2018	Mar 1, 2019	212	Denied
Mathematics Teacher A-18210-02324	$37,680	Chandler, AZ	Aug 1, 2018	Mar 7, 2019	218	Certified-Expired
Science Program Coordinator A-18094-59532	$43,243	Tucson, AZ	Apr 9, 2018	Oct 30, 2018	204	Certified-Expired
Mathematics & Technology Teacher A-18023-34290	N/A	Phoenix, AZ	Jan 25, 2018	Aug 30, 2018	217	Certified
Science Teacher A-18023-34282	N/A	Tucson, AZ	Jan 23, 2018	Aug 24, 2018	213	Certified
Dean of Instruction A-17171-53718	$50,340	Tucson, AZ	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	90	Certified
Science Program Coodinator A-17054-06259	N/A	Tucson, AZ	Feb 23, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	391	Denied
Computer Science Instructional Coordinator A-17027-96416	$33,946	Tucson, AZ	Jan 30, 2017	Apr 14, 2017	74	Certified
Turkish Language Teacher A-17028-96564	N/A	Tucson, AZ	Jan 28, 2017	Oct 11, 2017	256	Certified-Expired
Mathematics Instructional Coordinator A-16337-76870	$35,818	Chandler, AZ	Dec 2, 2016	Mar 2, 2017	90	Certified-Expired
Science Instructional Coordinator A-16095-92772	$51,168	Tucson, AZ	Apr 18, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	217	Certified-Expired

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