Question 1

Does Laureate Education, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Laureate Education, INC. 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 69 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 Laureate Education, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 Laureate Education, INC.?

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 Laureate Education, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Laureate Education, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	69
2016	4	4	0	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior PeopleSoft Technical Analyst A-17122-32657	$111,000	Baltimore, MD	May 2, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	73	Certified
Manager, Financial Systems A-17025-95195	$125,000	Baltimore, MD	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Vice President, Business Development A-16356-83396	$200,000	Baltimore, MD	Dec 21, 2016	Jul 13, 2017	204	Certified
Senior Applications Developer A-16336-76046	$100,000	Columbia, MD	Dec 2, 2016	Feb 28, 2017	88	Certified-Expired
Systems Administrator A-16279-59268	$95,000	Baltimore, MD	Oct 5, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	65	Certified-Expired
Tax Manager A-16238-46236	$100,000	Baltimore, MD	Aug 25, 2016	Oct 28, 2016	64	Certified-Expired

Laureate Education, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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