Question 1

Does IDEA Public Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IDEA Public Schools has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 210 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 IDEA Public Schools, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 210 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 IDEA Public Schools?

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 IDEA Public Schools's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

IDEA Public Schools has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	2	2	0	0	278
2017	1	1	0	0	115

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
International Baccalaureate Mathematics Teacher A-20139-55682	$57,100	Brownsville, TX	Jul 7, 2020	Jun 17, 2021	345	Certified
International Baccalaureate High School Mathematics Teacher A-20149-59241	$48,000	Edinburg, TX	Jun 24, 2020	Jan 20, 2021	210	Certified-Expired
Business Office IT Systems Administrator A-17166-51517	N/A	Weslaco, TX	Jul 14, 2017	Nov 6, 2017	115	Certified-Expired

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