Question 1

Does Grace Christian Academy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Grace Christian Academy has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 199 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 Grace Christian Academy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 199 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 Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian Academy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Grace Christian Academy has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Secondary Teacher A-17019-93069	$30,160	Saipan, MP	Jan 22, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	197	Certified
Secondary Teacher A-17019-93068	$30,160	Saipan, MP	Jan 20, 2017	Oct 18, 2017	271	Certified-Expired
Secondary Teacher A-17018-92563	$30,160	Saipan, MP	Jan 19, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	200	Certified
Elementary Teacher A-17017-91495	$29,619	Saipan, MP	Jan 17, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	202	Certified
Elementary Teacher A-17013-90675	$29,619	Saipan, MP	Jan 17, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	59	Certified-Expired
Elementary Teacher A-17012-90669	$29,619	Saipan, MP	Jan 13, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	206	Certified
Accountant/Audit A-17012-90603	$22,402	Saipan, MP	Jan 12, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Accountant/Audit A-17011-90142	$22,402	Saipan, MP	Jan 12, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	64	Certified-Expired

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