Question 1

Does Jefferson County Board of Education sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jefferson County Board of Education 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 266 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 Jefferson County Board of Education, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 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 Jefferson County Board of Education?

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 Jefferson County Board of Education's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson County Board of Education has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	509
2017	2	2	0	0	256

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High School Mathematics Teacher G-100-24234-283346	$59,841	LOUISVILLE, GA	Aug 21, 2024	Jan 12, 2026	509	Certified
High School Mathematics Teacher A-17124-33950	N/A	Louisville, GA	Jun 5, 2017	Feb 26, 2018	266	Certified-Expired
High School AP Physics Teacher A-16356-83357	$60,500	Louisville, GA	Jan 3, 2017	Sep 5, 2017	245	Certified

Jefferson County Board of Education — Green Card PERM Data

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