Question 1

Does International Baccalaureate Organization sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. International Baccalaureate Organization has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 International Baccalaureate Organization, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 International Baccalaureate Organization?

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 International Baccalaureate Organization's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

International Baccalaureate Organization has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	492
2019	1	1	0	58
2018	1	0	1	—
2017	1	1	0	87

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Solutions Architect G-100-23346-562161	$157,061	Washington, DC	Dec 12, 2023	Apr 17, 2025	492	Certified
IBEN Manager A-19114-97023	$120,494	Bethesda, MD	May 29, 2019	Jul 26, 2019	58	Certified
Spanish Translation Lead A-18047-44485	N/A	Bethesda, MD	Mar 1, 2018	Sep 21, 2018	204	Denied
Online Communities Manager A-16365-86007	$74,330	Bethesda, MD	Jan 10, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	87	Certified

International Baccalaureate Organization — Green Card PERM Data

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