Question 1

Does Mater Academy Middle/High School sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mater Academy Middle/High School has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Mater Academy Middle/High School, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Mater Academy Middle/High School?

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 Mater Academy Middle/High School's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mater Academy Middle/High School has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	481
2023	1	1	0	0	369

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High School History Teacher G-100-24101-874036	$48,100	Hialeah Gardens, FL	Apr 10, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	481	Certified
High School Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language Teacher A-23150-48908	$53,311	Hialeah Gardens, FL	May 31, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	369	Certified
Middle School English Teacher A-13016-31301	N/A	Hialeah Gardens, FL	Jan 24, 2013	Mar 2, 2018	1,863	Certified-Expired

Mater Academy Middle/High School — Green Card PERM Data

Mater Academy Middle/High School PERM & Green Card Filings

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