Question 1

Does Maricopa Unified School District sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Maricopa Unified School District has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 417 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 Maricopa Unified School District, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 417 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 Maricopa Unified School District?

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 Maricopa Unified School District's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Maricopa Unified School District has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	5	5	421
2020	3	3	225
2018	1	1	225

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High School Math Teacher G-100-23198-195181	$70,289	Maricopa, AZ	Jul 17, 2023	Sep 24, 2024	435	Certified
Kindergarten Teacher G-100-23180-155344	$58,977	Maricopa, AZ	Jun 29, 2023	Aug 19, 2024	417	Certified
High School Math Teacher G-100-23180-153552	$62,856	Maricopa, AZ	Jun 29, 2023	Aug 19, 2024	417	Certified
High School Science Teacher G-100-23179-152192	$62,015	Maricopa, AZ	Jun 28, 2023	Aug 19, 2024	418	Certified
Secondary School Science Teacher G-100-23179-152143	$66,308	Maricopa, AZ	Jun 28, 2023	Aug 19, 2024	418	Certified
Secondary School SPED Teacher A-20176-69387	$40,080	Maricopa, AZ	Jul 28, 2020	Mar 10, 2021	225	Certified-Expired
Secondary School SPED Teacher A-20176-69379	$40,080	Maricopa, AZ	Jul 28, 2020	Mar 10, 2021	225	Certified-Expired
Secondary School Math Teacher A-20176-69377	$38,650	Maricopa, AZ	Jul 28, 2020	Mar 10, 2021	225	Certified-Expired
Teacher A-18208-02162	$32,880	Maricopa, AZ	Aug 2, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	225	Certified-Expired

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