Question 1

Does Jefferson Parish Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jefferson Parish Schools has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Parish Schools, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Parish 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 Jefferson Parish Schools's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Parish Schools has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	475
2024	4	4	493
2022	2	2	288

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Elementary Spanish Dual Language Teacher G-100-25008-603890	$62,300	Kenner, LA	Jan 8, 2025	Apr 28, 2026	475	Certified
Elementary Teacher G-100-24353-555037	$55,800	Metairie, LA	Dec 18, 2024	Apr 22, 2026	490	Certified
Elementary Teacher G-100-24352-551364	$55,800	Metairie, LA	Dec 17, 2024	Apr 15, 2026	484	Certified
Elementary Teacher G-100-24316-466257	$51,683	Metairie, LA	Nov 11, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	500	Certified
French Teacher G-100-24205-215520	$54,300	Jefferson, LA	Jul 23, 2024	Dec 8, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
HS Math Teacher A-22231-09003	$51,800	Metairie, LA	Sep 13, 2022	Aug 2, 2023	323	Certified
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher A-22081-29003	$47,623	Metairie, LA	Apr 13, 2022	Dec 21, 2022	252	Certified-Expired

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