Question 1

Does Energized for STEM Academy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Energized for STEM Academy has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 338 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 Energized for STEM Academy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 338 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 Energized for STEM Academy?

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 Energized for STEM Academy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Energized for STEM Academy has a 76.9% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (10 certified, 3 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	3	0	1	492
2021	3	3	0	0	276
2020	3	2	1	0	338
2017	1	0	1	0	—
2016	2	2	0	0	142

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Secondary School Teacher G-100-24036-694784	$61,500	Houston, TX	Feb 5, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	492	Certified
Secondary School Teacher G-100-24036-694733	$61,500	Houston, TX	Feb 5, 2024	Apr 11, 2024	66	Withdrawn
Secondary School Teacher G-100-24036-694722	$61,500	Houston, TX	Feb 5, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	492	Certified
Secondary School Teacher G-100-24036-694670	$61,500	Houston, TX	Feb 5, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	492	Certified
Secondary School Teacher A-21320-73964	$70,000	Houston, TX	Dec 17, 2021	Nov 18, 2022	336	Certified-Expired
Middle School Teacher A-21319-73398	$56,869	Houston, TX	Dec 17, 2021	Nov 18, 2022	336	Certified-Expired
Secondary School Teacher A-21098-71980	$57,887	Houston, TX	Apr 9, 2021	Sep 13, 2021	157	Certified
Secondary School Teacher A-20107-43961	$53,980	Houston, TX	Apr 20, 2020	Apr 13, 2021	358	Denied
Secondary School Teacher A-20107-43853	$53,980	Houston, TX	Apr 20, 2020	Mar 24, 2021	338	Certified-Expired
Secondary School Teacher A-20107-43697	$53,980	Houston, TX	Apr 20, 2020	Mar 24, 2021	338	Certified-Expired
Secondary School Math Teacher A-17283-96589	$50,170	HOUSTON, TX	Oct 13, 2017	Dec 21, 2018	434	Denied
Secondary ELA Teacher A-16139-11458	$47,800	Houston, TX	Jul 26, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	71	Certified-Expired
Secondary ELA Teacher A-16069-82077	$48,500	Houston, TX	Apr 22, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	213	Certified-Expired
Secondary Teacher, Math A-15217-05451	N/A	Houston, TX	Aug 11, 2015	Nov 17, 2017	829	Denied

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