Question 1

Does International School of Louisiana sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. International School of Louisiana has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 246 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 School of Louisiana, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 246 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 School of Louisiana?

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 School of Louisiana's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

International School of Louisiana has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	371
2022	1	1	245
2020	1	1	168
2018	1	1	224
2017	2	2	249

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher A-22326-62119	$50,123	New Orleans, LA	Jan 4, 2023	Jan 10, 2024	371	Certified-Expired
French Immersion Elementary Teacher A-22073-24920	$47,377	New Orleans, LA	Mar 22, 2022	Nov 22, 2022	245	Certified-Expired
Mandarin Chinese Teacher A-20113-45859	$48,171	New Orleans, LA	May 1, 2020	Oct 16, 2020	168	Certified-Expired
Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher A-18267-21507	$47,922	New Orleans, LA	Dec 6, 2018	Jul 18, 2019	224	Certified
Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher A-17180-58478	N/A	NEW ORLEANS, LA	Jul 26, 2017	Apr 3, 2018	251	Certified-Expired
French Immersion Elementary Teacher A-17186-59803	N/A	NEW ORLEANS, LA	Jul 24, 2017	Mar 27, 2018	246	Certified-Expired

International School of Louisiana — Green Card PERM Data

International School of Louisiana PERM & Green Card Filings

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