Question 1

Does District of Columbia International School sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. District of Columbia International School 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 298 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 District of Columbia International School, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 298 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 District of Columbia International School?

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 District of Columbia International School's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

District of Columbia International School has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	484
2020	3	3	0	0	235

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Special Education Math Teacher G-100-24295-419720	$73,810	Washington, DC	Oct 21, 2024	Feb 17, 2026	484	Certified
Mandarin Chinese Language & Humanities Teacher A-20328-24643	$50,780	Washington, DC	Nov 23, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	204	Certified
Mandarin Chinese Language & Humanities Teacher A-20328-24595	$50,780	Washington, DC	Nov 23, 2020	Sep 17, 2021	298	Certified
Chinese Language Arts Teacher A-20304-14837	$60,500	Washington, DC	Oct 30, 2020	Jun 22, 2021	235	Certified
Chinese Language Arts & Humanities Teachers A-15355-53201	$54,480	Washington, DC	Dec 21, 2015	Dec 13, 2016	358	Certified-Expired

District of Columbia International School — Green Card PERM Data

District of Columbia International School PERM & Green Card Filings

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