Question 1

Does Higher Ground Education Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Higher Ground Education Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 257 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 Higher Ground Education Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 257 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 Higher Ground Education Inc.?

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 Higher Ground Education Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Higher Ground Education Inc. has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
Director of Engineering A-22042-10642	$182,728	Lake Forest, CA	May 31, 2022	Jan 24, 2023	238	Certified-Expired
Education Site Manager A-22087-31860	$75,000	Lake Forest, CA	Apr 28, 2022	Dec 23, 2022	239	Certified-Expired
Administrator for Early Learning School A-22088-32524	$65,000	Lake Forest, CA	Apr 27, 2022	Jan 25, 2023	273	Denied
Real Estate Expansion Manager A-22041-10218	$70,000	Lake Forest, CA	Mar 29, 2022	Dec 14, 2022	260	Certified-Expired
Lead Operations Administrator A-22046-11958	$55,000	Lake Forest, CA	Mar 11, 2022	Mar 15, 2023	369	Certified-Expired
Chief of Staff A-22039-08957	$149,989	Lake Forest, CA	Mar 8, 2022	Nov 17, 2022	254	Certified-Expired

Higher Ground Education Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Higher Ground Education Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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