Question 1

Does French American School of Puget Sound sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. French American School of Puget Sound has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 365 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 French American School of Puget Sound, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 365 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 French American School of Puget Sound?

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 French American School of Puget Sound's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

French American School of Puget Sound has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	488
2022	1	1	466
2017	2	2	262

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lower School French Program Teacher G-100-24025-666082	$89,167	Mercer Island, WA	Jan 25, 2024	May 27, 2025	488	Certified
Lower School French Program Teacher A-22167-73527	$84,544	Mercer Island, WA	Jul 11, 2022	Oct 20, 2023	466	Certified-Expired
French Language Elementary School Teacher A-17142-41517	N/A	Mercer Island, WA	May 30, 2017	Feb 14, 2018	260	Certified-Expired
French Language Elementary School Teacher A-17135-38723	N/A	MERCER ISLAND, WA	May 25, 2017	Feb 12, 2018	263	Certified-Expired

French American School of Puget Sound — Green Card PERM Data

French American School of Puget Sound PERM & Green Card Filings

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