Question 1

Does Lafayette Parish School System sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lafayette Parish School System has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 230 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 Lafayette Parish School System, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 230 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 Lafayette Parish School System?

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 Lafayette Parish School System's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lafayette Parish School System has a 61.5% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (8 certified, 5 denied, 6 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2019	1	1	0	0	313
2018	7	4	3	0	225
2017	9	2	1	6	66
2016	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher A-19337-90112	$47,999	Duson, LA	Dec 11, 2019	Oct 19, 2020	313	Certified-Expired
Kindergarten French Immersion Teacher A-18178-91678	$47,253	Lafayette, LA	Aug 7, 2018	Mar 25, 2019	230	Certified-Expired
French Immersion Teacher A-18179-92261	$45,860	Lafayette, LA	Aug 2, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	232	Certified-Expired
Spanish Immersion Teacher A-18180-93005	$46,324	Duson, LA	Jul 27, 2018	Mar 4, 2019	220	Denied
Music Teacher A-18178-91634	$46,618	Lafayette, LA	Jul 27, 2018	Mar 4, 2019	220	Certified-Expired
Elementary French Immersion Teacher A-18177-91125	$46,070	Lafayette, LA	Jul 9, 2018	Mar 4, 2019	238	Denied
Kindergarten Spanish Immersion Teacher A-18145-79906	$46,999	Lafayette, LA	Jun 15, 2018	Aug 5, 2019	416	Denied
Second Grade French Immersion Teacher A-18145-79803	$46,999	Lafayette, LA	Jun 14, 2018	Jan 11, 2019	211	Certified-Expired
ELEMENTARY TEACHER A-17079-15359	$44,010	Lafayette, LA	Mar 31, 2017	May 12, 2017	42	Certified
ELEMENTARY TEACHER A-17080-15979	N/A	Lafayette, LA	Mar 21, 2017	Jan 16, 2018	301	Withdrawn
ELEMENTARY TEACHER A-17080-15961	$44,010	Lafayette, LA	Mar 21, 2017	Jul 7, 2017	108	Denied
ELEMENTARY TEACHER A-17079-15346	N/A	Lafayette, LA	Mar 20, 2017	Jan 16, 2018	302	Withdrawn
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER A-17079-15278	N/A	Lafayette, LA	Mar 20, 2017	Jan 16, 2018	302	Withdrawn
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER A-17079-15268	$44,010	Lafayette, LA	Mar 20, 2017	Mar 20, 2017	0	Withdrawn
Elementary Teacher A-17076-14843	$44,020	Lafayette, LA	Mar 17, 2017	Jun 14, 2017	89	Certified
Middle School Teacher (Music/Strings) A-17076-14798	N/A	Lafayette, LA	Mar 17, 2017	Jan 16, 2018	305	Withdrawn
Elementary Teacher A-17072-12678	$43,870	Lafayette, LA	Mar 13, 2017	Mar 13, 2017	0	Withdrawn
Elementary Teacher A-16173-24028	$43,460	Lafayette, LA	Jun 21, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	112	Denied
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER A-13181-76641	N/A	LAFAYETTE, LA	Jun 30, 2013	Jun 11, 2018	1,807	Certified

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