Question 1

Does Lakes International Language Academy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lakes International Language Academy has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 16 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 349 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 Lakes International Language Academy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 349 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 Lakes International Language Academy?

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 Lakes International Language Academy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lakes International Language Academy has a 84.2% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (16 certified, 3 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	468
2023	7	6	0	1	427
2022	4	4	0	0	349
2020	2	2	0	0	337
2018	2	2	0	0	190
2017	3	1	2	0	247
2016	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Chinese Immersion Teacher G-100-24087-832983	$49,000	Forest Lake, MN	Mar 27, 2024	Jul 8, 2025	468	Certified
Spanish Immersion Special Education Teacher G-100-23298-455628	$49,000	Forest Lake, MN	Oct 25, 2023	Nov 1, 2024	373	Withdrawn
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher G-100-23235-288838	$60,000	Forest Lake, MN	Aug 23, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	434	Certified - Expired
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher G-100-23234-285629	$60,000	Forest Lake, MN	Aug 22, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	435	Certified - Expired
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher G-100-23234-285619	$60,000	Forest Lake, MN	Aug 22, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	435	Certified - Expired
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher G-100-23234-285608	$60,000	Forest Lake, MN	Aug 22, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	435	Certified - Expired
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher G-100-23234-285578	$60,000	Forest Lake, MN	Aug 22, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	435	Certified - Expired
Elementary Mandarin Immersion Teacher A-23031-95608	$60,000	Forest Lake, MN	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
Elementary Special Education Mandarin Immersion Teacher A-22032-05746	$58,200	Forest Lake, MN	Mar 21, 2022	Mar 17, 2023	361	Certified-Expired
Mandarin Immersion Speech Language Pathologist A-22045-11122	$69,000	Forest Lake, MN	Mar 14, 2022	Dec 8, 2022	269	Certified-Expired
Elementary Mandarin Immersion Teacher A-21355-89163	$56,000	Forest Lake, MN	Feb 2, 2022	Jan 17, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher A-21355-89130	$56,000	Forest Lake, MN	Feb 2, 2022	Jan 17, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Middle School/High School Mandarin Immersion Teacher and International Exchange Visitor Program Dev A-20224-87051	$56,000	Forest Lake, MN	Sep 17, 2020	Aug 12, 2021	329	Certified
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher A-20224-87012	$57,500	Forest Lake, MN	Aug 20, 2020	Jul 30, 2021	344	Certified
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher A-18327-44189	$55,000	Forest Lake, MN	Nov 30, 2018	Jun 26, 2019	208	Certified
Elementary Chinese Immersion Teacher A-18005-28251	N/A	Forest Lake, MN	Jan 8, 2018	Jun 28, 2018	171	Certified
Spanish-Language Special Education Teacher A-17269-91697	N/A	Forest Lake, MN	Nov 13, 2017	Jul 18, 2018	247	Certified
Chinese Immersion Science Teacher A-17275-93826	N/A	Forest Lake, MN	Oct 20, 2017	Jun 28, 2018	251	Denied
Secondary Spanish Teacher A-17236-79690	N/A	Forest Lake, MN	Aug 25, 2017	May 14, 2018	262	Denied
Special Education Teacher A-16151-15809	$46,190	Forest Lake, MN	Jul 15, 2016	Mar 13, 2017	241	Denied

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